Nigeria is located in western Africa, and is bordered to the south by the Gulf of Guinea. It has common land borders with Cameroon and Chad to the east, Niger to the north, and Benin to the west. Nigeria is located between longitudes 4 to 14 degrees north, and latitudes 2 to 15 degrees east, with a total area of 923,768 km2, and thus it ranks 32nd in the world. It is noteworthy that Nigeria is officially called the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and its capital is the city of Abuja, and the city of Lagos is its largest city.
Tourists are advised to visit Nigeria from the beginning of December to February, which is the best period in terms of weather conditions and climate. It is worth noting that the prevailing climate in Nigeria varies according to its regions, as the dry climate prevails in the northern regions, while the tropical climate prevails in the southern regions. The climate is tropical in the central regions. Places of tourist attraction in Nigeria National Parks Nigeria contains eight national parks extending over an area of up to 20,156 km2, which represents 3% of the area of Nigeria. The most famous of these parks is the Gasha Gomti National Park, located in the states of Adamawa and Taraba, and visitors to these parks can enjoy the diversity of wildlife. It contains several types of famous African animals, such as the African elephant and African wild dogs. It also contains many types of endemic animals, and about 940 types of birds, including parrots and herons, in addition to aquatic animals and other amphibians and reptiles.
Nigeria is characterized by diversity and climatic differences in its various regions, and in general it enjoys a tropical climate. The period between the months of April and October is considered a rainy season in which temperatures drop and the month of June is the humidest. However, during the period between the months of November and March, the dry season prevails in the country. ; Temperatures rise in the middle of the day to reach more than 38 degrees Celsius, and are relatively cold at night when they drop to 12 degrees Celsius, while in coastal areas, temperatures rarely exceed 32 degrees Celsius.