Nigeria
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Abuja
- Population: approx. 224 million
- Languages: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani
- Area: 923,768 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+1 (WAT)
- Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
- Flag Colors: Green, white, green
- National Holiday: October 1
- National Anthem: Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- Neighboring Countries: Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Abuja
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Kaduna
- Maiduguri
- Zaria
- Aba
- Ilorin
- Jos
- Enugu
- Abeokuta
- Onitsha
Top 15 Highlights
- Zuma Rock (Madalla)
- Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Yankari National Park
- Lekki Conservation Centre (Lagos)
- Olumo Rock (Abeokuta)
- Erin-Ijesha (Olumirin) Waterfalls
- Aso Rock & National Mosque (Abuja)
- Kano Emir's Palace & Ancient City Walls
- Idanre Hills
- Tarkwa Bay Beach (Lagos)
- Gashaka-Gumti National Park
- Obudu Mountain Resort
- Kajuru Castle (Kaduna)
- Nike Art Gallery (Lagos)
- Ogbunike Caves
Climate and Nature
Nigeria experiences diverse tropical climates ranging from humid equatorial conditions in the south to semi-arid Sahelian weather in the north. The geography includes coastal mangrove swamps in the Niger Delta, dense tropical rainforest belts, extensive central savannas, and high plateaus in the Jos region.
Culture and Gastronomy
Boasting over 250 distinct ethnic groups, Nigeria is a cultural powerhouse globally renowned for 'Nollywood' cinema and Afrobeats music. The cuisine is rich, vibrant, and spicy. Signature dishes include Jollof Rice, Suya (spiced grilled meat skewers), Egusi soup with Pounded Yam, Pepper Soup, and Akara.
Economy
Nigeria represents Africa's largest economy and most populous market. Economic performance is strongly driven by crude oil and natural gas production in the Niger Delta. Agriculture (cocoa, palm oil), telecommunications, financial services, and creative entertainment industries play increasingly important roles.
Did you know?
- Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and ranks as the 6th most populous nation in the world.
- Nigeria's film industry, known globally as Nollywood, produces more movies per year than Hollywood.
- Zuma Rock, located near Abuja, is a massive natural monolith towering over 700 meters high, featured on the 100-naira banknote.
- The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a UNESCO World Heritage site preserving high forest habitat sacred to the Yoruba goddess of fertility.
- Lagos is the largest megacity in Africa, housing a population estimated at over 15 million residents.
Live footage: Discover Nigeria via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Nigeria and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Nigeria: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Nigeria: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Nigeria in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
