Nigeria
Nigeria 🇳🇬 is a country in Africa with a population of approximately ~224 million (2024). Its capital is Abuja. This is the complete reference for identifying Nigeria in MapDash, Worldle, Globle, and other daily geography puzzles — drawn from one of 212 country profiles in the network.
Quick facts
| Flag | 🇳🇬 |
| Continent / region | Africa |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Population | ~224 million (2024) |
| ISO codes | NG / NGA |
| Coordinates | 9.06°, 7.49° |
| Bordering countries | Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon |
Famous for
Nollywood (largest film industry by output), Afrobeats music, the most populous country in Africa, the Niger River delta and oil industry, the Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa peoples.
Quiz tips for Nigeria
Most populous country in Africa. Capital is Abuja, NOT Lagos (Lagos is the largest city). 6th most populous country in the world.
How Nigeria appears in daily geography puzzles
In MapDash, Nigeria is identified through the clue sequence: africa first, then population range (~224 million (2024)), then bordering countries, then capital (Abuja), then a famous-for hint.
In Worldle, Nigeria is identified by its country outline shape. In Globle, the heat-map proximity game warms guesses as they approach Africa.
Neighboring countries
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What continent is Nigeria in?
Nigeria is in Africa.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population of approximately ~224 million (2024).
What countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria borders Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon.
What is Nigeria famous for?
Nollywood (largest film industry by output), Afrobeats music, the most populous country in Africa, the Niger River delta and oil industry, the Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa peoples.