What is the Capital of Nigeria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Nigeria is Abuja. Nigeria is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 223,800,000. The official currency is the Nigerian naira and the primary language spoken is English.
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Abuja at a glance
| Capital city | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Lagos |
| Country population | 223,800,000 (6th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Calling code | +234 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Nigeria
- Porto-Novo, capital of Benin
- Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon
- N'Djamena, capital of Chad
- Niamey, capital of Niger
Nigeria in context
- Nigeria covers 923,768 km², making it the 31st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 242 people per km² ranks 42nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
- With 223,800,000 people, Nigeria holds about 51.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 15.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nigeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Nigeria — FAQ
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
Is Abuja the largest city in Nigeria?
No — while Abuja is the capital, the largest city in Nigeria is Lagos.
What country is Abuja in?
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria.
What continent is Abuja in?
Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, is located in Africa.
Is Abuja the capital of Nigeria?
Yes — Abuja is the capital of Nigeria (official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria).
Abuja is the capital of which country?
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, in Western Africa.
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