When we consider Nigeria, a country carved by chaos and progress mustered into one, one cannot help being fascinated.  <br><br>For those who have participated in this environment, a coy understanding can be admonished with the above statement passed.  One cannot help but to have hope for Nigeria a carved out Sovereign platform.<br><br>Nigeria as it stands is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of over 170 million, therefore making it the most populous 'black' country in the world. <br><br>Officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. <br><br>The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast lies on the Gulf of Guinea, a part of the Atlantic Ocean, in the south. <br><br>The capital city is Abuja. The three largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.<br><br>It is a regional power, is listed among the "Next Ten" economies, and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The economy of Nigeria is one of the fastest growing in the world with the International Monetary Fund projecting a growth of 9% in 2008 and 8.3% in 2009.  <br>	<br>So one has ask a number of questions when considering this country as outlined below:<br><br><br>1. What is the capital of Nigeria?<br><br>The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Built in the 1980s, Abuja is one of the most well planned cities in the country. It became the capital of Nigeria on December 12, 1991, replacing Lagos. <br><br>2. What is the largest city in Nigeria?<br><br>Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria covering an area of 385.9 square miles. It is the third-most populous city in Africa with an estimated population of 7,937,932. As of now, it is the second-fastest growing city in Africa. It was once the capital of the country, and is the economic and financial capital of the country at present.<br><br>3. What countries border Nigeria?<br><br>What countries border Nigeria?<br>Nigeria is bordered by the Republic of Benin on the west, Chad and Cameroon on the east, and by Niger in the north. On the south it borders the Gulf of Guinea <br><br>4. How big is Nigeria?<br>How big is Nigeria?<br>Nigeria is a country covering a total area of 356,667 square miles. As of 2011, the country has an estimated population of 170 million; it is the seventh-most populous country in the world.<br><br>5. What are the main ethnic groups in Nigeria?<br><br>What are the main ethnic groups in Nigeria?<br>Nigeria is a country of rich ethnic diversity composed of over 250 ethnic groups. The three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. The other major tribes in the country include Edo, Ijaw, Kanuri, Ibibio, Ebira Nupe and Tiv. Also there are minority groups of British, American, East Indian, Chinese, white Zimbabwean,Japanese, Greek, Syrian and Lebanese immigrants in Nigeria. <br>6. What are the administrative divisions of Nigeria?<br><br><br>What are the administrative divisions of Nigeria?<br>Nigeria is a country comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. The states are further divided into 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). <br><br><br><br>What currency is used in Nigeria?<br>What currency is used in Nigeria?<br>The Naira denoted by the ISO 4217 code NGN) is the official currency of Nigeria. It is subdivided into 100 kobo. <br>9. What is the official language of Nigeria?<br><br>What is the official language of Nigeria? <br>English is the official language of Nigeria and is extensively used for education, business transactions and for official purposes. Despite being the first language, English is not spoken at all in some rural areas. Because the majority of the population of the country stays in rural areas, indigenous languages such as the Yoruba and Igbo are spoken by the majority. A derived language called the Nigerian Pidgin English, also called the 'Pidgin' or Broken English is also a popular lingua-franca in the country. <br><br><br>10. When is the national day of Nigeria celebrated?<br><br>When is the national day of Nigeria celebrated? <br>The national day in Nigeria is celebrated on October 1 every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the independence of Nigeria from the United Kingdom on this day in 1960. The country was declared a Republic on October 1, 1963. <br><br> <a href="http://www.hopefornigeriaonline.com/national-anthem/">read more</a>