Sholu
Sovereignrepublic

Nigeria

1960 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1960 CE
Known Periods
3
Capital
Abuja
Data Confidence
High

Overview

West African country and Africa's most populous nation. Capital: Abuja. The continent's largest economy with over 250 ethnic groups.

Historical Periods

Federal Republic of Nigeria (1961–1968)

1961 CE – 1968 CE

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Capital: AbujaArea: 911,198 km²

Federal Republic of Nigeria (1969–2023)

1969 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: AbujaArea: 910,998 km²

Federal Republic of Nigeria (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: AbujaArea: 910,998 km²

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