Motto:

Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

Anthem:

Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey

Capital

Abuja

9°10′N 7°10′E

Largest city

Lagos

Official language

English

Government

Federal Republic

 - President

Umaru Yar'Adua (PDP)

 - Vice President

Jonathan Goodluck (PDP)

Independence

From Great Britain

- Declared

October 1, 1960

- Recognized

October 1, 1960

Area

 - Total

923,768 km² (31st)

356,667 sq mi

 - Water (%)

1.4%

Population

 - 2005 est.

131,530,000 1 (9th)

 - 1991 census

88,992,220

 - Density

142/km² (71st)

369/sq mi

GDP (PPP)

2005 estimate

 - Total

$132.1 billion (47th)

 - Per capita

$1,188 (164th)

HDI (2003)

0.453 (158th) – low

Currency

Naira (₦) (NGN)

Time zone

(UTC+1)

 - Summer (DST)

(UTC+2)

Internet TLD

.ng

Calling code

+234