Facts About Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; the eighth most populous country in the world, Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It became an independent country in 1960 and a republic in 1963
The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north.

Quick Facts

Capital  – Abuja
Populous City – Lagos
Official language(s) – English
Recognized regional languages – Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
Total Area – 923,768 km2 (32nd) 356,667 sq mi
Currency Naira (₦) (NGN)
Drives on the     right
Internet TLD     .ng
Calling code +234

Some Tourist Destination

TINAPA

Tinapa is a world-class integrated Business and Leisure Resort located in Calabar, South Eastern Nigeria and contiguous with the Calabar River as well as the Calabar Free Trade Zone, Nigeria’s first Free Trade Zone
http://tinapa.com.ng

Obudu Mountain Resort

The Obudu Cattle Ranch now known as the Obudu Mountain Resort is found in the Obaniku Local Government area of the northern part of Cross River State.It is an area where the wonderful work of nature can be appreciated with its awesome and almost indescribable views.
http://obuducattleranch.info/

Yankari National Park

Yankari National Park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 km² (870 mi²) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankari_National_Park

Idanre hill

Oke Idanre hill consists of high plain with spectacular valleys interspersed with inselbergs of about 3,000 ft above sea level. Its physical attributes include Owa’s Palace, Shrines, Old Court, Belfry, Agbooogun foot print, thunder water (Omi Aopara) and burial mounds and grounds
http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5169/

Olumo Rock

Olumo rock, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria, West Africa, sits in the ancient city center of Abeokuta – a name which means “Under the rock”. Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the egba people who found refuge at the Olumo rock during inter-tribal wars in the 19th century. The rock provided sanctuary to the people as well as a vantage point to monitor the enemy’s advance leading to eventual triumph in war.
http://www.olumorock.com/

Whispering Palms

Whispering Palms is a conference resort centre occupying an 8-acre track of land in a rural area of Lagos State: Iworo, Badagry Local Government Area.It lies on the lagoon and typifies the beauty of the area- cool Atlantic breeze, silica sands, palm trees and chirping birds.
http://www.whisperingpalms-ng.com/

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