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Neighboring Countries of Nigeria
Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Cameroon (1,975 km), Niger (1,608 km), Benin (809 km) and Chad (85 km).
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Countries bordering Nigeria
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Nigeria citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cameroon |
Yaounde | Visa-free | |
 Niger |
Niamey | Visa-free | |
 Benin |
Porto-Novo | Freedom of movement | |
 Chad |
N'Djamena | Visa-free |
Cameroon accounts for 44% of Nigeria's 4,477 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Nigeria
Location
Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
Area
923,768 km² — about six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
Terrain
Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north
Climate
Varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 380 m.
Natural resources
Natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land
Natural hazards
Periodic droughts; flooding
Good to know
The Niger River enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rainforests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea
Neighbours of Nigeria's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Libya
Mali
Republic of the Congo
Sudan
TogoAlso with 4 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Angola- Neighboring countries of Benin
Neighboring countries of Botswana
Neighboring countries of Egypt
Neighboring countries of Morocco
Neighboring countries of Namibia
Neighboring countries of Rwanda
Neighboring countries of Zimbabwe- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Nigeria passport holders
- Nigeria visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Nigeria
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).