Africas Most Populous Nation
Nigeria, in West Africa, has the largest population of any country on the African continent. It is home to well over 200 million people, which also places it among the ten most populous countries in the entire world.
A Young and Growing Population
Nigerias population is not only large but also rapidly growing and remarkably young. A very large share of its people are children and young adults. Demographers project that Nigeria will continue to grow quickly in the coming decades, and it is expected to become one of the most populous countries on Earth well before the end of the century.
A Land of Many Peoples
Nigeria is extraordinarily diverse. Hundreds of different ethnic groups live within its borders, and several hundred languages are spoken across the country. English serves as the official language, helping connect these many communities. Lagos, Nigerias largest city, is one of the biggest urban centres in all of Africa, while the capital is the planned city of Abuja.
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