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Nigeria Neighboring Countries

Nigeria is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Abuja. The official language is English. The currency is Nigerian naira.

What are the neighboring countries of Nigeria? Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries. These Nigeria neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Nigeria at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Nigeria neighboring countries are: Benin, Cameroon, Niger and Chad. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Nigeria and its border countries. The map highlights Nigeria in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Nigeria

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Nigeria?

The neighboring countries of Nigeria are: Benin, Cameroon, Niger and Chad.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Nigeria?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Mauritania, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Nigeria?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Nigeria?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Nigeria?

The capitals of countries bordering Nigeria are:
  • Benin: Porto-Novo
  • Cameroon: Yaoundé
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Chad: N'Djamena

What are the country codes of Nigeria's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Nigeria's neighbors are:
  • Benin: BJ (ISO 2) / BEN (ISO 3)
  • Cameroon: CM (ISO 2) / CMR (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Chad: TD (ISO 2) / TCD (ISO 3)