Country Snapshot of Nigeria!
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After lurching from one military coup to another, Nigeria now has an elected leadership. But it faces the growing challenge of preventing Africa's most populous country from breaking apart along ethnic and religious lines. Political liberalisation ushered in by the return to civilian rule in 1999 has allowed militants from religious and ethnic groups to express their frustrations more freely, and with increasing violence.
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Nigeria Fast Facts:
Official Name: The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Capital: Abuja
Largest City: Lagos
Area: 923,768 sq km (356,669 sq miles)
Population: 154.7 million (UN, 2009)
Life Expectancy: 47 years (men), 48 years (women) (UN)
Official Language: English
Major Religion: Islam, Christianity
Currency: Nigerian Naira
Time-zone: UTC +1
Calling Code: +234
Electricity: 240V/50HZ
Nigeria Emergency Numbers
Police: 199
Fire: 199
Ambulance: 199
Foreign Assistance: +234 (0)9 234 2764
Foreign Embassies in Nigeria
UNITED STATES EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area, Abuja
Phone: +234-9-461-4000
Fax: +234-9-461-4036
Website: http://abuja.usembassy.gov/
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: 48 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja
Phone: +234-9-461-2780
Fax: +234-9-461-2782
Website: http://www.nigeria.embassy.gov.au/
UNITED KINGDOM EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja
Phone: +234-9-462-3200
Fax: +234-9-413-2010
Website: http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en/
CANADIAN EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: 15 Bobo Street, Maitama, Abuja
Phone: +234-9-413-9910
Fax: +234-9-413-9932
Website: http://www.nigeria.gc.ca
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: 71 Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja
Phone +234-9-413-3862
Fax: +234-9-413-3829
IRISH EMBASSY - NIGERIA
Address: No 11 Negro Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja
Phone +234-9-413-1751
Fax: +234-9-413-1805
Website: http://www.embassyofireland.org.ng
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