GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Nigeria

Nigeria spans a wetter southern coast and drier northern interior. The Niger and Benue meet at Lokoja before the river reaches its coastal delta.

Fast Facts

  • Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country.
  • Oil from the Niger Delta provides most of its export earnings.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.