| Country |
Nigeria |
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| Region |
Western Africa |
| Area (sq km) |
923,768 |
| Area (sq mile) |
356,667 |
| Border |
Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger |
| Population |
149,229,090 |
| Nationality |
Nigerian(s) |
| Ethnic |
Over 250 ethnic groups, including Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, and Igbo (Ibo) 18% |
| Religion |
Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10% |
| Language |
English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani |
| Literacy |
68% |
| Government |
Federal republic |
| Capital |
Abuja |
| Leader |
President Umaru Musa Yar'adua (since May 29, 2007) |
| Currency |
Naira (NGN) |
| Independence Day |
Oct. 1, 1960 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day, or National Day (Oct. 1, 1960) |
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