Flag of Nigeria
The flag of Nigeria is green and white. It's a country in Africa, its capital city is Abuja, and its money is the Nigerian Naira.
- Capital
- Abuja
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira
- Languages
- English
- Famous landmark
- Zuma Rock
Fun fact: Africa's most populated country, famous for its music scene!
Facts about Nigeria for kids
- Population
- 238 million
- Size
- 923,768 km²
- Neighbours
- Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Chappal Waddi (2,419 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Right
- Phone code
- +234
- National anthem
- Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- National flower
- Yellow trumpet (Costus spectabilis)
- Most popular sport
- Football
- Famous food
- Jollof rice, Pounded yam and egusi soup, and Suya
Tropical: Hot and wet all year. Tropical with a dry season: Hot all year, with a rainy season and a dry season.
States and capitals of Nigeria
Nigeria is divided into 37 states and regions. Here is each one with its capital city.
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Abia | Umuahia |
| Adamawa | Yola |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo |
| Anambra | Awka |
| Bauchi | Bauchi |
| Bayelsa | Yenagoa |
| Benue | Makurdi |
| Borno | Maiduguri |
| Cross River | Calabar |
| Delta | Asaba |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki |
| Edo | Benin City |
| Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti |
| Enugu | Enugu |
| Gombe | Gombe |
| Imo | Owerri |
| Jigawa | Dutse |
| Kaduna | Kaduna |
| Kano | Kano |
| Katsina | Katsina |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi |
| Kogi | Lokoja |
| Kwara | Ilorin |
| Lagos | Ikeja |
| Nasarawa | Lafia |
| Niger | Minna |
| Ogun | Abeokuta |
| Ondo | Akure |
| Osun | Osogbo |
| Oyo | Ibadan |
| Plateau | Jos |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt |
| Sokoto | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Jalingo |
| Yobe | Damaturu |
| Zamfara | Gusau |
| Federal Capital Territory (territory) | Abuja |
Quiz yourself: Guess the State Capital →
Flags that look similar
- Flag of Saudi Arabia
- Flag of Pakistan
- Flag of Ivory Coast
- Flag of Madagascar
- Flag of Niger
- Flag of Sierra Leone
Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Nigeria?
- The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
- Which continent is Nigeria in?
- Nigeria is in Africa.
- What money does Nigeria use?
- Nigeria uses the Nigerian Naira.
- What colors are on the flag of Nigeria?
- The flag of Nigeria is green and white.
- Does the flag of Nigeria have a star?
- No, there's no star on the flag of Nigeria.
- Which flags look like the flag of Nigeria?
- Flags with similar colors include Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Niger, Sierra Leone.
- How many people live in Nigeria?
- About 238 million people live in Nigeria.
- What food is Nigeria famous for?
- Nigeria is famous for Jollof rice, Pounded yam and egusi soup, and Suya.
- What is the weather like in Nigeria?
- Tropical: Hot and wet all year. Tropical with a dry season: Hot all year, with a rainy season and a dry season.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Nigeria?
- In Nigeria, cars drive on the right.