Nigeria

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 sq mi). With a population of more than 230 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Some of the key events about Nigeria

  • 1960
    Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule
  • 1963
    Nigeria became a republic, adopting a new constitution
  • 1966
    Nigeria experienced its first military coup, destabilizing the young democracy
  • 1967
    The Nigerian Civil War began, resulting in millions of deaths and widespread famine
  • 1973
    Nigeria switched from driving on the left to driving on the right side of the road
  • 1991
    The capital of Nigeria was officially moved from Lagos to Abuja
  • 1993
    The annulment of a democratic presidential election led to political crisis and protests
  • 1995
    The execution of environmental activists sparked international outrage and sanctions
  • 1999
    Nigeria transitioned to democratic rule after years of military governance
  • 1999
    The adoption of Sharia law in northern states increased religious tensions
  • 2001
    Nigeria hosted the All Africa Games, showcasing its sporting capabilities
  • 2002
    Religious riots in Kaduna resulted in over 100 deaths
  • 2003
    Nigeria successfully launched its first satellite, NigeriaSat-1
  • 2009
    The Boko Haram insurgency began, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements
  • 2012
    Massive floods affected 30 of Nigeria's 36 states, causing widespread destruction
  • 2014
    Nigeria became Africa's largest economy after rebasing its GDP
  • 2014
    The abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok gained global attention
  • 2015
    Nigeria conducted its first peaceful transfer of power between civilian governments
  • 2020
    Nigeria was declared free of wild polio by the World Health Organization
  • 2020
    The EndSARS protests against police brutality were met with violent crackdowns

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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