Countries bordering Nigeria

Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries. Located in Western Africa, Nigeria has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Niger, Chad, Benin, Cameroon.

Bordering Countries

Region

Africa

Population

223.80M

Neighbors Population

88.32M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Niger	Niamey	26.31M	1,267,000 km²	Africa
Chad	N'Djamena	19.34M	1,284,000 km²	Africa
Benin	Porto-Novo	13.22M	112,622 km²	Africa
Cameroon	Yaoundé	29.44M	475,442 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Niger, Chad, Benin, Cameroon.

How many countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria has 4 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Nigeria in?

Nigeria is located in Western Africa.

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