Which state is the largest in size in Nigeria?
Which state is the largest in size in Nigeria?
Niger State
List of Nigerian states by area
| Rank | State | km² |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger State | 76,363 |
| 2 | Borno State | 70,898 |
| 3 | Taraba State | 54,473 |
| 5 | Kaduna State | 46,053 |
Which state is called Sunshine in Nigeria?
Ondo State
List of Nigerian states’ nicknames
| State | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Ondo State | Sunshine State |
| Osun State | Land of Virtue (formerly State of the Living Spring) |
| Oyo State | Pace Setter State |
| Plateau State | Home of Peace and Tourism |
Which state has the highest landmarks in Nigeria?
Taraba State
List
| Rank | State | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taraba State | 2,419 m (7,936 ft) |
| 2 | Niger State | 2,359 m (7,740 ft) |
| 3 | Borno State | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) |
| 4 | Adamawa State | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) |
Which state has the highest population in Nigeria in 2021?
Population
| Name | 2021 Population |
|---|---|
| Lagos | 9,000,000 |
| Kano | 3,626,068 |
| Ibadan | 3,565,108 |
| Kaduna | 1,582,102 |
Which is the largest state by land mass in Nigeria?
1 Kebbi State 2 Kwara State 3 Adamawa State 4 Zamfara State 5 Yobe State 6 Bauchi State 7 Kaduna State 8 Taraba State 9 Borno State 10 Niger State
What was the name of the first state in Nigeria?
It was created in 1976 when the old North-Western State was split into Niger State and Sokoto State respectively. Niger state is named after the River Niger and it is home to Nigeria’s two most popular hydroelectric power Dams namely Kainji Dam, and the Shiroro Dam.
How is the land area of Nigeria divided?
The Nigerian landmass is not divided equally between the 36 states and FCT. While some have a land area of an area of more than 70,000kmsq and are bigger than some countries, others have a small land area of less than 5,000kmsq.
What was the northern region of Nigeria called?
Northern Region; known as North-Central State from 1967 to 1976. Northern Region; known as West Central State from 1967 to 1976.