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Difficulty: MediumLocation, Position, Size, and Boundaries of Nigeria

Match each boundary position of Nigeria in Column A with its corresponding neighboring country or body of water in Column B.

  • Northern BoundaryRepublic of Niger
  • Western BoundaryRepublic of Benin
  • Eastern BoundaryRepublic of Cameroon
  • Southern CoastlineGulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean)

Answer

Northern Boundary matches Republic of Niger; Western Boundary matches Republic of Benin; Eastern Boundary matches Republic of Cameroon; Southern Coastline matches Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean).
Nigeria is situated in West Africa, bounded by Niger to the North, Benin to the West, Cameroon to the East, and the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea) to the South.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the cardinal boundaries of Nigeria relative to surrounding West and Central African nations.
Nigeria is bounded by Niger to the North, Benin to the West, and Cameroon to the East (along with Chad at the extreme northeast corner).
Relative geographic location determines the bordering sovereign nations along Nigeria's international perimeter.
2
Identify the natural oceanic boundary to the south of Nigeria.
The Gulf of Guinea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, forms the entire southern maritime boundary.
Nigeria has a coastline spanning approximately 853 km along the Atlantic Ocean to its south.

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Relative Location and Boundaries of Nigeria
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