About Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populated country in the sub sahara region of Africa. It is a country with a good mixture of both modern and traditional ways of life. Nigerians are generally warm and friendly and very hospitable. Nigerian cities are vibrant with the same hustle and bustle of modern cities the world over. Experiencing life in Nigeria has an indelible impact on the lives of those who have come to this great country. Why don't you come and experience it for yourself?

Nigeria in Figures

Location - Western Africa, Bordering Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
States - Thirty-six (36)
Federal Capital - Abuja Area - 923,768.64 Sq.km
Estimated Population - 130 million (Approximate.)
Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)+1
Climate - Varies, equatorial in South, tropical in Centre and arid in North
Weight & Measure - Metric
People - There are over 250 different minority tribes with different dialects.
Major Languages - Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba
Official Language - English
National independence Day - Oct 1
Main Religions - Christianity, Islam & Traditional
Major Export - Crude Oil
Major Agricultural Products - Cocoa, Groundnut, Palm Produce & Rubber
Legal law/ Tax system - British Oriented
Electricity - 220-240V
Currency - Kobo (K)

On-line resources

More about Nigeria
http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/
http://www.nopa.net
http://www.nigeria.com

Educational Institutions
http://www.ui.edu.ng
http://www.rsust.edu.ng

Travel Guides
www.africaguide.com/country/nigeria
www.maps.com

Daily Nigeria News
www.vanguardngr.com/
www.ngrguardiannews.com/
www.thisdayonline.com

Other Resources
http://travel.state.gov/travel/nigeria.html
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/wafrica.htm
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ni.html

Lonely Planet Guide to Nigeria
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/nigeria/