Key Facts about Nigeria

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The US President has ordered the Department of War to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria. 

About Nigeria

• Location: It is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is often called the “Giant of Africa.” 
• Boundaries: It is bordered to the north by Niger, to the east by Chad and Cameroon, and to the west by Benin. It also has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea.
• It is also Africa’s most populous country.
• Capital: Abuja

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Geographical Features of Nigeria

• Climate: Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial.
• Drainage: The major drainage areas in Nigeria are the Niger-Benue basin, the Lake Chad basin, and the Gulf of Guinea basin.
• River: The Niger River, for which the country is named, and the Benue, its largest tributary, are the principal rivers.
• Major Mountain Range: Cameroonian Highlands
• Natural Resources: It has abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.

Source: IE