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Quiz: Nigeria

  1. What was the capital?

    • Abuja; former capital Lagos
    • San Salvador
    • Mbabane
    • Islamabad
    Answer

    Abuja; former capital Lagos — Capital: Abuja; former capital Lagos.

  2. When was Nigeria founded?

    • 1 October 1960, independence from Britain
    • 2 July 1976, reunification of North and South Vietnam
    • 1 January 1984, full independence from Britain
    • 8 September 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    Answer

    1 October 1960, independence from Britain — Founded: 1 October 1960, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Nigeria have?

    • Federal presidential republic
    • Parliamentary republic; the head of state was a traditional king until 2007
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    • Parliamentary republic
    Answer

    Federal presidential republic — Government: Federal presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with more than two hundred million people.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with more than two hundred million people.