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Official Name of Nigeria: Federal Republic of Nigeria
Government type in Nigeria: epublic transitioning from military to civilian rule
Capital of Nigeria: Abuja
Primary Language in Nigeria: English
Currency in Nigeria: naira

Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability. Despite some irregularities the April 2003 elections marked the first civilian transfer of power in Nigeria's history. The Niger enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea.

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» Agege
» Ajegunle
» Akoka
» Akure
» Apapa
» Benin City
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» Ebute-Metta
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