- Full Country Name: Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Capital: Abuja (population: 0.5 million)
- Language: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Efik.
- Currency: Naira ₦ (NGN) = 100 kobo.
- People: 250 different ethnic groups, including: Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, Kanuri, Ibibio, Tiv, Ijaw.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 46.21, Female: 47.29.
- Religion: Muslim (50%), Christian: mostly Roman Catholic (40%), animist (10%)
- Size (sq Km): 923,768 (31st)
- Population: 133 million (9th)
- Population Density per sq km: 142 (71st)
- Country Dialling Code: 234
- Internet Country Code: .ng
- Time Zone: GMT +1
- Voltage Guide: 220/250 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit card fraud is prevalent, and traveller's cheques are generally not recommended.
- Business Hours: 0830-1700 Mon-Friday.
- GDP: US$175 billion (PPP)
- GDP per Capita: US$1,188 (PPP)
- Annual Growth: 1.6%
- Inflation: 14%
- Major Industries: Crude oil, natural gas, coal, palm oil, peanuts, cotton.
- Major Trading Partners: USA, EU, and India.
- Member of EU: No
- Personal Safety: Very unsafe. High levels of street crime, business fraud and political violence. Avoid the Niger Delta entirely, scene of military operations and local rioting. Do not travel outside cities after dark.
