Nigeria Statistics

  • Population: 152,217,341
  • GDP: $377,900,000,000 (USD)
  • Total Area:
    356,669 (sq miles)
    923,768 (sq kilometers)
  • Currency: naira (NGN)

Nigeria Facts

  • Nigeria Facts... When a child loses a tooth they hold their tooth in their fist with eight stones to make a total of nine (a girl will... Learn More
  • Eating and Recipes... Ethnic groups may have unique eating customs . Some eat with the hand (right hand only), while others use utensils. Hands are generally kept above... Learn More
  • Family... Although specific details of the family structure vary from one ethnic group to another, Nigerian families are generally male dominated. The practice of polygamy (having... Learn More
  • Fashion... Amongst Muslims, dress is very conservative for both men and women. Dress is more casual in the non-Muslim east and west. Nigerian women and young... Learn More

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