Nigeria Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Common Name | Nigeria – /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ |
| Nationality | Nigerian(s) – noun, Nigerian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 36 states and 1 territory |
| Total Population | 230.8 million (#6) with 54.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Abuja (capital city), Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Benin City |
| Major Languages | English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, over 500 indigenous languages |
| Electricity Access | 59.6% of total population |
| Internet Access | 55% of total population |
| Currency | Nairas (NGN) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $1.1 trillion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $4,900 (#179) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 923,768 sq km / 356,669 sq mi (#33) with 1.4% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Guinea |
National Anthem: “Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria’s Call Obey”