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
Educational Institutions
Travel Guides
Daily Nigeria News
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
