Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its capital is Abuja, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Abuja
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 913,748 km² Number 32 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital in 1991; Lagos is still the largest city.
Which countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Abuja |
|---|---|---|
 Benin | Porto-Novo | 602 km (374 mi) |
 Cameroon | Yaoundé | 737 km (458 mi) |
 Niger | Niamey | 757 km (470 mi) |
 Chad | N’Djamena | 903 km (561 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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