Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Republic of South Africa

Side-by-side comparison of Federal Republic of Nigeria and Republic of South Africa across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Federal Republic of Nigeria Republic of South Africa
Population 223,800,000 63,100,945
Area 923,768 km² 1,221,037 km²
Population Density 242.3 /km² 51.7 /km²
Capital Abuja Pretoria
Official Language - -
Continent Africa Africa
Currency Nigerian naira South African rand
Time Zone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Calling Code - -
ISO Code NG ZA
Description Located in West Africa, this federal republic is the most populous country on the continent. It is characterized by diverse landscapes, from the Atlantic coastline to savannas and forests, and a rich... Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an...

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