Country Close Up – Nigeria
It’s Thursday, which means that it’s time for our country close up. After Justin’s recent trip to Nigeria, I thought it would be a great opportunity to find out more about this African country.
source: www.wikipedia.com
After last week’s post on Kenya, we’re changing coasts to get to Nigeria. As you can see from the map position, it is nestled between Benin and Cameroon and has a coastal region.
Vital Stats:
- Name: Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Internet code: .ng
- Population: 148 million people
- Number of blogs on Afrigator: 1000
- Capital City: Abudja
source: www.wolframalpha.com
source: www.wolframalpha.com
Interesting facts about Nigeria
- The country was named “Nigeria” after the River Niger (Africa’s third largest river).
- Apart from being a regional power, Nigeria is also listed amongst the “Next Eleven” economies.
- Nigeria is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with petroleum accounting for 95 percent of its export income.
- Football is Nigeria’s national sport.
- Nigeria has the highest rate of twin births in the world, compared to any other country (so think twice before getting pregnant there).
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Oluniyi David Ajao said,
Wrote on June 22, 2009 @ 10:37
Nice country summary.
The national capital’s correct spelling is Abuja.
The aerial photo of Lagos is interesting cos of the lack of tar I see on those roads.
Keep up the good work.
Fatai Adewunmi said,
Wrote on June 22, 2009 @ 12:05
Nigeria, the best place to leave, with nice people.
Chidozie Mbah said,
Wrote on June 22, 2009 @ 12:30
The life expectancy statistics in my opinion is not true
possicon said,
Wrote on June 22, 2009 @ 18:07
gr8 article, keep up the good work. as you have known, Nigeria is a gr8 country (though not perfect) I see gr8 things happening soon.
Austynzogs said,
Wrote on June 22, 2009 @ 21:19
Nigeria…great nation,wonderful people with failed leadership!
Oluwakorede Asuni said,
Wrote on June 23, 2009 @ 09:23
Nigeria!
africaentertainmentplussports said,
Wrote on June 25, 2009 @ 03:03
Nigeria is one of the most recommended tourist destinations if the goal is to enjoy sincere hospitality, great cultural entertainment and mingle with some of the happiest people on earth.