Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is a diverse country located in West Africa. With its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, Nigeria is home to 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Abuja , each with its own unique identity.
Nigeria is home to a wealth of natural resources, most notably significant reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Niger is to the north of Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon are to the east, the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean is to the south, and Benin is to the west. Nigeria has a total land area of 356,669 square miles (923,768 sq km).
In terms of government, Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones. Each zone is made up of at least six states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is the center of government. Nigeria is a federation of 36 states and capitals and one Federal Capital Territory in West Africa.
It has about 250 distinct cultural groups, the most prominent of which are the Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo.For the purpose of this article we are going to list Nigeria’s 36 states, as well as its capital and slogan
Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones, primarily for administrative and political purposes. These zones are:
North Central (Middle Belt):This zone comprises Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
2. North East:This zone includes Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States
3. North West:This zone consists of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States.
4. South East:This zone comprises Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States.
5. South South (Niger Delta):This zone consists of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers States.
5.South West:This zone includes Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States.
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