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    Posted 18 Nov 2024

    Updated 19 Nov 2024

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    Nigeria (Capital: Abuja)

    • Indian Prime Minister conferred the Nigerian national award - "Grand Commander of the Order of Niger”

    Political Features

    • Located on the Western coast of Africa, it is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse federation.
      • It is the most populous country in Africa.
    • Boundaries: Niger (North), Chad (North-east), Cameroon (East), Benin (West), Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) (South).

    Geographical Features

    • Physiography: Several extensive plateaux (Jos Plateau, Udi Plateau); mountains (Mount Dimlang); lowlands (Sokoto plains, Chad Basin etc.)
    • Major Rivers: Niger, Benue 
    • Major Lakes: Lake Chad (freshwater lake bordering Nigeria, Chad and Niger)
    • Vegetation: Rainforests, swamps and Savannah grasslands.
    • It is the largest oil and gas producer in Africa. 
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    • Nigeria
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