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Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Things to Know
Nigeria is located in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea.
Capital: Abuja
(view numerous photos)
Map
of Nigeria
Nigerian Flag
Official Language: English. Many Nigerians also speak pidgin,
a mixture of English and native languages.
Hear phrases in Nigerian pigkin
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 elephants, lion, and leopards. Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are common in the larger rivers. There are smaller animals such as antelope, monkeys, jackals, and hyena. The Nigerian dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin.
Climate
In Nigeria 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 two major rivers 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 petroleum and natural gas are located in Nigeria.
Plants
The South of Nigeria is partly covered by dense tropical forests that contain hardwoods such as mahogany and obeche. Oil palms are particularly plentiful. In the plateau and savanna regions, forests give way to grasslands and such hardy trees as the baobab and the tamarind. In the extreme NE, semidesert vegetation prevails.
Games
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.
Music from Nigeria
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Stories
Nigerian Stories
Folk Stories From Southern Nigeria
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