Where Is Nigeria Located?

Nigeria is a West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea. It lies between approximately 4° and 14° North latitude and 2° and 15° East longitude.

Borders

• North: Niger
• Northeast: Chad (across Lake Chad)
• East: Cameroon
• South: Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea), ~853 km coastline
• West: Benin

Key Geographic Context

• Most populous country in Africa (~225 million, 2023 est.)
• Capital: Abuja (central); Largest city: Lagos (coastal, economic hub)
• Ecological zones: Mangrove swamps (coast) → Tropical rainforest → Guinea savanna → Sudan savanna (north)
• Major rivers: Niger and Benue, converging in a "Y" shape near Lokoja

Nigeria is a federal republic of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).