Nigeria

Flag Description Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green. Currency Naira. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Western africa, bordering the gulf of guinea, between benin and cameroon. Climate Varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north. Terrain Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Chappal Waddi 2,419 m.

Maps of Africa

Nigeria

This is a map of Nigeria. The map illustrates the location of Abuja and its proximity to Lagos, Yola, Port Harcourt, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Other countries on this map include: Niger / Benin / Cameroon

Nigeria News:
Warning for Christian polygamists
The head of Nigeria's Anglican Church tells polygamous Christian converts to give up their extra wives.
Niger Delta push for US mediator
Ex-US leader Jimmy Carter could play a positive role in mediating in Nigeria's militant crisis, a Nigerian official says.

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