Our States and Capitals
Learn the number of states and some state capitals.
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Nigeria is a large country made up of states, each with its own capital.
In this lesson you will:
- Say how many states Nigeria has.
- Name the capital city of Nigeria.
- Match at least five states to their capitals.
A Federal Country
Nigeria has 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where the capital city Abuja is located. Each state has a government led by a governor.
States and Capitals
Here are some examples to learn:
- Akwa Ibom — Uyo
- Lagos — Ikeja
- Kano — Kano
- Rivers — Port Harcourt
- Kaduna — Kaduna
- Enugu — Enugu
- Oyo — Ibadan
- Borno — Maiduguri
Map practice
Find Akwa Ibom on a map of Nigeria. Its capital is Uyo.
Find Lagos State. Its capital is Ikeja, not Lagos Island.
Tip Learn states in groups by region — it is easier than trying to remember all 36 at once.
Practice
- How many states does Nigeria have?
- Name the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
- Find three more states and write their capitals.
Recap
Nigeria has 36 states and the FCT. Each state has a capital and a governor.
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