Nigeria is located in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea.
Capital:
(view numerous photos)
Official Language: English. Many Nigerians also speak pidgin,
a mixture of English and native languages.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and is composed
of more than 250 ethnic groups.
Animals
Nigeria is home to a variety of animals, including , , and . and crocodiles are common in the larger rivers. There are smaller animals such as antelope, monkeys, , and . The is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin.
Climate
In along the coast there is high humidity and heavy rainfall. In the North is climate is arid with dusty winds from the Sahara.
Land
The names of the that flow through Nigeria are the river Niger (which is where Nigeria gets it's name), and the river Benue. The Niger enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea.
Great deposits of are located in Nigeria.
Plants
The South of Nigeria is partly covered by dense tropical forests that contain hardwoods such as mahogany and obeche. are particularly plentiful. In the plateau and savanna regions, forests give way to grasslands and such hardy trees as the and the . In the extreme NE, semidesert vegetation prevails.
Games
to play indoors and outdoors with your friends.
Learn to play the game Ayo.
Music
Drums are the most important instrument in Nigerian music. Most are handmade from wood or large fruits called gourds.
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