A two-story school collapsed recently in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble.
About Nigeria:
It is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is often called the "Giant of Africa."
Boundaries: It is bordered to the north by Niger, to the east by Chadand Cameroon, to the south by the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west by Benin.
It achieved independence from Britain in 1960.
It covers an area of around 9.24 lakh square kilometres.
It is also Africa’s most populous country.
Capital: Abuja
Language: English is Nigeria’s official language, although many local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Ijaw are also spoken.
Money: Naira
Nigeria has a diverse geography, ranging from arid to humid equatorial climates.
Drainage:
The major drainage areas in Nigeria are the Niger-Benue basin, the Lake Chad basin, and the Gulf of Guinea basin.
The Niger River, for which the country is named, and the Benue, its largest tributary, are the principal rivers.
Major Mountain Range: Cameroonian Highlands
The country has abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas.
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