Countries that border Nigeria
Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Nigeria's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Nigeria
- CapitalAbuja
- RegionWestern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area923,768 km²
- Population223,800,000
- ISO codeNG
Learning Nigeria on the map
Knowing which countries border Nigeria is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Nigeria and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Nigeria?
Nigeria borders 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
Which countries share a border with Nigeria?
The countries bordering Nigeria are: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.