The physical features of Nigeria comprise rivers, rocks, hills and mountains. The River Niger forms a very prominent feature of Nigeria because it is from the river that Nigeria derives its name.
The River Niger and River Benue are the major rivers in Nigeria. The two rivers meet at a confluence at Lokoja. The River Benue flows into the country from the Adamawa Plateau in Cameroon and passes through Yola, joining the River Niger at Lokoja, from where the Niger flows south into the Atlantic Ocean.
On the other hand, the River Niger rises in the Futa Jalon Highlands in the Republic of Guinea, flows across the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger, and enters Nigeria near Kamba in Kebbi State (formerly part of Sokoto State).
Note that the River Niger and River Benue provide the water basin for the greater part of the country.
Rocks also form a major physical feature of Nigeria. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are found in almost all parts of the country.
Hills such as the Udi Hills, Obudu Hills, Idanre Hills and Asheke hills, as well as the Jos Plateau, also form major physical features of Nigeria.
Furthermore, mountains constitute another major feature, e.g. the Adamawa Mountains along the border with Cameroon.
How it is asked: typical essay forms are “Describe four major physical features of Nigeria” and “Name the two major rivers in Nigeria and state where they meet”.