Country codes Nigeria
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
NG
ALPHA-3
NGA
The two-letter code for Nigeria is NG, and the three-letter code is NGA, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+234
The dialing code for Nigeria is +234, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ng
The top-level domain (TLD) for Nigeria is .ng, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Nigeria, officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Abuja serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Naira |
| Alphabetic Code | NGN |
| Numeric Code | 566 |
Nigeria uses the Naira (NGN) as its official currency, with the numeric code 566.
Languages
There are a total of 5 official languages spoken in Nigeria. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Nigeria. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | state | NG-AB |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | capital territory | NG-FC |
| Adamawa | state | NG-AD |
| Akwa Ibom | state | NG-AK |
| Anambra | state | NG-AN |
| Bauchi | state | NG-BA |
| Bayelsa | state | NG-BY |
| Benue | state | NG-BE |
| Borno | state | NG-BO |
| Cross River | state | NG-CR |
| Delta | state | NG-DE |
| Ebonyi | state | NG-EB |
| Edo | state | NG-ED |
| Ekiti | state | NG-EK |
| Enugu | state | NG-EN |
| Gombe | state | NG-GO |
| Imo | state | NG-IM |
| Jigawa | state | NG-JI |
| Kaduna | state | NG-KD |
| Kano | state | NG-KN |
| Katsina | state | NG-KT |
| Kebbi | state | NG-KE |
| Kogi | state | NG-KO |
| Kwara | state | NG-KW |
| Lagos | state | NG-LA |
| Nasarawa | state | NG-NA |
| Niger | state | NG-NI |
| Ogun | state | NG-OG |
| Ondo | state | NG-ON |
| Osun | state | NG-OS |
| Oyo | state | NG-OY |
| Plateau | state | NG-PL |
| Rivers | state | NG-RI |
| Sokoto | state | NG-SO |
| Taraba | state | NG-TA |
| Yobe | state | NG-YO |
| Zamfara | state | NG-ZA |
Explore the subdivisions of Nigeria, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Nigeria's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Nigeria Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Nigeria's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Nigeria.
For geographical info about Nigeria, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.