Nigeria Population: 137,253,133 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Abuja [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Nigeria
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities, the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history.

The Nigerian Flag Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Nigeria. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 2.45% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 50.35 yrs - Male     • 50.63 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 853,100 (2003) Televisions:     • 6.9 million (1997) Radios:     • 23,500,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .ng Did you know ... People from Nigeria are called Nigerians