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NIGERIA

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the biggest economy in the continent.
Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between
the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It
covers an area of 923,769 square kilometers, and with a population of over 230
million
Nigeria is characterized by three distinct climate zones, a tropical monsoon
climate in the south, a tropical savannah climate for most of the central
regions, and a Sahelian hot and semi-arid climate in the north of the country
Nigeria offers a wide variety of tourist attractions such as extended and
roomy river and ocean beaches ideal for swimming and other water
sports, unique wildlife, vast tracts of unspoiled nature ranging from
tropical forests, magnificent waterfalls,
The culture of Nigeria is shaped by Nigeria's multiple ethnic groups. The
country has 527 languages, seven of which are extinct. Nigeria also has over
1150 dialects and ethnic groups. The three largest ethnic groups are
the Hausas that are predominantly in the north, the Yorubas who predominate
in the southwest, and the Igbos in the southeast.
Food and Drinks
Music and Dance

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