FACT AND FIGURES OF NIGERIA

* Full name: The Federal Republic of Nigeria
* Population: 130.2 million (UN, 2005)
* Capital: Abuja
* Largest city: Lagos
* Area: 923,768 sq km (356,669 sq miles)
* Major languages: English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa
* Major religions: Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
* Life expectancy: 43 years (men), 43 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit: 1 Nigerian naira = 100 kobo
* Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products, cocoa, rubber
* GNI per capita: US $560 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .ng
* International dialling code: +234