Nigeria

Geography & Mobility in Nigeria

Nigeria was a British colony before it became the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is made up of 36 states and is in Western Africa. Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin are all next to it. Bayelsa, Ogun, and Niger are the most important states. With an area of 923,769 square kilometers, Nigeria is the 14th largest country in Africa. It has a dry climate in the north, a tropical climate in the middle, and an equatorial climate in the south. It also has a lot of different types of land. There are plains in the north, hills and plains in the middle, and mountains in the southeast. With more than 206 million people, it has the most people of any country in Africa. Abuja is the country's capital. But Lagos, with 23 million people, is the most crowded city. Kano, Ibadan, and Benin City are also important cities in the country. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the biggest airport (LOS). About 5.4 million people use it as a passenger route each year. It links the country to other places in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK.

Nigeria Demographics & More

In 1960, Nigeria got its freedom from the British. Its culture is a mix of tribal and British influences, like the fact that there are 527 languages. Islam is the main religion of the country. English is the main language of the country. The legal system is a mix of Islamic law, traditional law, and English common law. A federal presidential republic is the type of government with elections every 4 years.

Nigeria's Economy

The country's official currency is the Nigerian Naira (NGN). Nigeria's economy is open, and it has a GDP of about $1.2 trillion. This makes it Africa's second largest economy. It has a $5,066 income per person. Services, industry, and agriculture are the main sectors that add to the GDP. Its output comes from both agriculture and a large industrial sector based on oil extraction and refining. Oil, coal, tin, cocoa, and peanuts are the main things that are sold abroad.

Visiting Nigeria

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a tourist destination that is still growing and only has a few things to do. It is known for its national parks and wildlife. There are two natural areas that are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The main things that tourists do are trek, see the sights, and watch animals. Calabar, Lagos, Abeokuta, Yankari National Park, Abuja, Gashaka Gumti National Park, and the Edumanom National Forest are some of the most popular places to visit. About 5 million tourists visit Nigeria every year.