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Posted 18 Nov 2024

Updated 19 Nov 2024

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Nigeria (Capital: Abuja)

  • Indian Prime Minister conferred the Nigerian national award - "Grand Commander of the Order of Niger”

Political Features

  • Located on the Western coast of Africa, it is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse federation.
    • It is the most populous country in Africa.
  • Boundaries: Niger (North), Chad (North-east), Cameroon (East), Benin (West), Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) (South).

Geographical Features

  • Physiography: Several extensive plateaux (Jos Plateau, Udi Plateau); mountains (Mount Dimlang); lowlands (Sokoto plains, Chad Basin etc.)
  • Major Rivers: Niger, Benue 
  • Major Lakes: Lake Chad (freshwater lake bordering Nigeria, Chad and Niger)
  • Vegetation: Rainforests, swamps and Savannah grasslands.
  • It is the largest oil and gas producer in Africa. 
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