Our Nation - Nigeria

The nation Nigeria is the most populous black nation on the West coast of Africa. Nigeria today can easily qualify to be called the United States of Africa. It is a conglomerate of over 300 ethnic groups and 518 different languages spread out into thirty-six (36) States. Nigeria operates a Presidential system of Governance with a lower and an upper Legislative arm. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is the current Nigerian President.

Capital Abuja
9°10′N 7°10′E
Largest city Lagos
Official language(s) English
Government - Federal Republic
- President Olusẹgun Ọbasanjọ (PDP)
- Vice President Atiku Abubakar (PDP)
Independence
- Declared
- Recognized
- Republic From United Kingdom
October 1, 1960
October 1, 1960
October 1, 1963
Area
- Total 923,768 km² (31st)
356,667 sq mi
- Water (%) 1.4%

Please visit the following website for more information on Nigeria:
http://www.ngex.com/nigeria/overview.htm
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ni.php