Nigeria Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • Population: 154.7 million (UN, 2009)
  • 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: 47 years (men), 48 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Nigerian naira = 100 kobo
  • Main exports: Petroleum, petroleum products, cocoa, rubber
  • GNI per capita: US $1,160 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .ng
  • International dialling code: +234

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 20.4 34.7 1.7 0.1
Feb 25.5 36.8 5.4 0.2
Mar 24.3 36.9 11.3 1.3
Apr 24.7 35.6 62.8 4.2
May 19.5 32.7 134.1 9.4
Jun 18.3 30.6 164.2 12.3
Jul 21.9 29.1 217.5 14.0
Aug 17.7 28.9 262.7 16.2
Sep 17.5 30.0 253.4 15.9
Oct 21.4 32.0 103.2 8.0
Nov 15.7 34.4 3.7 0.3
Dec 15.5 34.6 1.2 0.1