a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country
"Nigeria, the most populous African country that gained independence from Britain in 1960, is a vibrant republic located in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea."
A country in West Africa, south of the country of Niger. Official name: Federal Republic of Nigeria.
"Nigeria is a country in West Africa located directly south of Niger."
The name Nigeria comes from combining the Niger River with the suffix -ia. A British journalist named Flora Shaw created this term in 1897.