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Nigeria is a federation of thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory, which are divided into 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in total. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A clickable map of Nigeria showing its 36 states and the federal capital territory.
Map of Nigeria with administrative divisions. Nigeria is divided into thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory, which are further sub-divided into 774 local government areas. In some contexts, the states are aggregated into six geopolitical zones: North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, and South South. [130] [131]
The six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones, commonly just called zones. They are a type of administrative division grouping the country's states, created during the regime of president General Sani Abacha. Nigerian economic, political, and educational resources are often shared ...
World map showing boundaries of many high and low-level administrative divisions. ... Nigeria: Federal 36 states ... South Africa: Regional 9 provinces:
Map 1960–1963: At the time of independence in 1960, Nigeria was a federal state of three regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. Additionally, provinces, which were a legacy of colonial and protectorate times, remained extant until they were abolished in 1976. 1963–1967
The Flag of Nigeria The location of Nigeria An enlargeable map of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Federal Republic of Nigeria – sovereign country located in West Africa. [1] Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory.
Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were also sometimes known as the Northern Provinces or Southern Provinces respectively. Currently, Nigeria is a federation of 36 states. The first use of provinces was in Northern Nigeria after Britain took over administration of the area from the Royal Niger Company in 1900. The British originally divided ...
Pages in category "Administrative divisions in Africa" The following 177 pages are in this category, out of 177 total. ... States of Nigeria;