Until 1991 this country, named for a river, had a capital whose name means “lakes” in Portuguese

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Today’s Final Jeopardy

Until 1991 this country, named for a river, had a capital whose name means “lakes” in Portuguese

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Nigeria

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

Nigeria, named after the Niger River, had its capital in Lagos until the capital was moved to Abuja in 1991. The name “Lagos” is derived from the Portuguese word for “lakes.” Portuguese explorers named the area in the 15th century, referring to the lagoons and water bodies surrounding the region. Lagos served as the capital from the time of British colonization until the decision to move the administrative capital to Abuja, which was considered to be more centrally located within the country and better suited for political and administrative purposes, aiming to promote national unity and development.

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