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The '''Federal Republic of Nigeria''' is a large oil-rich country in West [[Africa]]. It has land borders with [[Cameroon]], [[Chad]], [[Niger]] and [[Benin]]. Its capital is [[Abuja]] and the largest city is [[Lagos]]. The population in 2016 was 186 million, and growing rapidly due to high birth rates.

The '''Federal Republic of Nigeria''' is a large, oil-rich country in West [[Africa]]. It has land borders with [[Cameroon]], [[Chad]], [[Niger]] and [[Benin]]. Its capital is [[Abuja]] and the largest city is [[Lagos]]. The population in 2020 is 208 million, and is growing rapidly due to high birth rates.

Nigeria is a rapidly growing nation with a young population projected to be 400 million and the third largest in the world by 2050. Muslims constitute 50% of the population, Christians 40%, and indigenous beliefs 10%. In 2100, it is expected to increase to 800,000,000, with over 525,000,000 Muslims.

Nigeria is a rapidly growing nation with a young population projected to be 266.7 million by 2030, then increase 400 million and the third largest in the world by 2050. Muslims constitute 50% of the population, Christians 40%, and indigenous beliefs 10%. In 2100, it is expected to increase to 800,000,000, with over 525,000,000 Muslims, becoming the largest Muslim nation by 2100, despite the high numbers of other religions, especially [[Christianity]].

There are 150.83 million mobile phone subscribers, or 83% of the population, the 9th largest group in the world as of 2015. English is the official language. It has huge oil reserves that are worked by the world's major oil companies.

There are 150.83 million mobile phone subscribers, or 83% of the population, the 9th largest group in the world as of 2015. English is the official language. It has huge oil reserves that are worked by the world's major oil companies.

==People==

== People ==

The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria accounts for over half of West Africa's population. Nigeria is rapidly urbanizing, with 47% now living in cities. At least 24 cities have populations of more than 100,000. The variety of customs, languages, and traditions among Nigeria's 250 ethnic groups gives the country a rich diversity. The dominant ethnic group in the northern two-thirds of the country is the Hausa-Fulani, most of whom are Muslim. Other major ethnic groups of the north are the Nupe, Tiv, and Kanuri. The Yoruba people are predominant in the southwest.  

The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria accounts for over half of West Africa's population. Nigeria is rapidly urbanizing, with 47% now living in cities. At least 24 cities have populations of more than 100,000. The variety of customs, languages, and traditions among Nigeria's 250 ethnic groups gives the country a rich diversity. The dominant ethnic group in the northern two-thirds of the country is the Hausa-Fulani, most of whom are Muslim. Other major ethnic groups of the north are the Nupe, Tiv, and Kanuri. The Yoruba people are predominant in the southwest.