Join the new world

General information



Population : 186 milion people (7th in the World,1st in Africa)
Total Area : 923,768 km^2 (30th in the World,14th in Africa)
Official languages : English
Official currency : Naira(NGN)
Capital : Abuja
Population density : 197 people/km^2 (71st in the World,6th in Africa)
Top 5 biggest cities : Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt

Nigeria is a federal republic modelled after the United States with executive power exercised by the President. It is influenced by the Westminster System model in the composition and management of the upper and lower houses of the bicameral legislature. The president presides as both head of state and head of the federal government; the leader is elected by popular vote to a maximum of two 4-year terms.

It is divided into thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. In some contexts, the states are aggregated into six geopolitical zones: North West, North East, North Central, South East, South South, and South West.



National sport : Football






National animal : Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina)





National flower : Costus





The significance of the 1st of October

It marks independence from British rule on 1 October 1960. Many aspects of modern life in Nigeria were established under the period of British Rule, but by the middle of the 20th century, the call for independence sweeping across Africa and the decline of the territories in the British Empire led to Nigeria being granted independence on 1 October 1960 under a constitution with a parliamentary government and a degree of autonomy for the country's three regions.

Nigeria marked total independence from Britain when it became a federal republic when a new constitution was adopted on 1 October 1963 with Nnamdi Azikiwe as its first president.





I have to admite that it was hard to find something at this category, they have a lot of mythology, legends and interesting things but not many sources or at least no one to tell me where I should find them so I will try to tell you a little about the base of this legends and myths…
The Yoruba religion comprises the traditional religious concepts and practices of the Yoruba people, natives of southwestern Nigeria and parts of Togo and Benin.The religion is linked with many other ancestral Afro-American religious beliefs, such as Haitian Voodoo, Santeria or Hoodoo.

The most common belief of Yoruba is that all humans possess an “Ayanmo” (destiny/fate), and are expected to eventually become one in spirit with the divine creator, Olodumare(all-encompassing, usually refered to as “it”, rather than “he” or “she”).The spirituality of the religion concerns themes of self-exploration, learning one’s fate and interacting with the spirits of nature and of one’s ancestors, as well as with the Orishas, messenger spirits of the divine creator.These Orishas come in many forms, some of them having always been present, while others being humans ascended to divinity.

Bad spirits are called “Ajogun”, and are typically held responsible for bad things such as accidents or diseases. There is also an equivalent of what we know as Chi/Ki in Chinese religions, known here as Ashe, which is described as a force for change. Olodumare is seen as supreme because it is believed that it has Ashe over all living things.

Unlike Buddhism, reincarnation is seen positively in Yoruba, which is more focused on living a good life here and now, rather than concentrating on salvation.The Yoruba equivalent of heaven and hell are not clearly defined, though they are believed to originate from the same source,instead of pertaining to a god or a devil,respectively.




Top visited places by tourists
*seeing I had no help from any locals , I will put here 8 places to visit .. the 5 normal ones + the 3 that usually are at the locals sugestions.

Olumo Rock



Oluma Rock is a well-known tourist attraction based in Ogun State. What makes this destination a perfect vacation spot is the history of the rock and the great attractions around it. The Rock itself dates back to 19 century when Egba people were looking for a place to hide during intertribal wars. Abeokuta means “Under the rock” and the rock has a height of 137m above sea level. This huge Rock is made of smaller rocks, and it has interesting carvings and cowrie-studded statutes made by the ancient priestesses. On the way down, you’ll see a breath-taking view of Ogun River.



Tinapa Business Resort



Situated by the Calabar River, Tinapa is a business and leisure resort conceptualized to be an integrated business resort. It is a four phased development promoted by the Government of Cross River State, under a Private Public Partnership (PPP), and very close to Calabar Free Trade Zone.


La Campagne Tropicana






La Campagne Tropicana is a beach resort in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State. This resort offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea.


Obudu Mountain Resort



Obudu Mountain Resort is in Cross River State situated close to the border of Cameroon and is reached from Lagos by plane. It offers the leisure seeker and the conference goer a complete contrast. Not only in its temperate climate but also it’s exciting and different location. Nestling at the top of the mountain the Obudu Mountain Resort is situated on a plateau at 1576 meters above sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountains.


Yankari National Park





Located in the South-Eastern part of Bauchi, Yankari National Park is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most developed animal reserve and park. The park has the largest collection of Animals than any other park in the country. It currently hosts 50 different species of animals and about 550 elephants – the largest herd of elephants in West Africa. It’s best visited between February and late April.


Idanre Hills





The historic Idanre hills are a marvelous tourist attraction in Ondo state. Located in Idanre town, 15 km southwest of Akure. Said to be 800 years old and reached by about 640 steps with 5 resting points on your way to the top, it is a breathtaking landscape that also provides a window to the town’s colorful history.

Owu Water Falls




The existence of Owu Falls is untraceable, but the fall has been described as the highest and most spectacular natural waterfalls in West Africa. The water fall cascades 100 m down an escarpment with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice cold water below which gives a beautiful landscape and offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere.


Mambilla Plateau






The Mambilla Plateau is a high grassland Plateau which is a part and extension of the Adamawa, Obudu, Shebbi and Atlantic mountain chain. The Mambilla Plateau, which lies to the southern edge of Taraba State, is renowned for its rich scenic beauty. It stands at well over 1,830 meters above sea level and has a temperate climate with lush pasture green vegetation.





Inventions Nigeria gave to the world


*Microchips used in minimally invasive surgical robots!



*Pot-in-pot Refrigerator!




*World's fastest computer!



*”Hospital in a box!



*Circuit Chips Electroplated and Interconnected Structure!







Famous Nigerian people

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - a Nigerian writer of novels, short stories, and nonfiction. In 2008 she was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant. She was described in the Times Literary Supplement as "the most prominent" of a "procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors [that] is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African literature".
(born 1977)

Chinua Achebe - a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. His first novel Things Fall Apart (195😎, often considered his best, is the most widely read book in modern African literature. He won the Man Booker International Prize in 2007.
(1930-2013)

Wole Soyinka - a Nigerian playwright and poet. He was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African to be honoured in that category.
(born 1934)

Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe - usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe or Zik, was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism. He served as the second and last Governor-General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic.
(1904-1996)

Chiwetel Ejiofor - actor born in Nigeria, Ejiofor portrayed the characters Okwe in Dirty Pretty Things (2002), The Operative in Serenity (2005), Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Dr. Vincent Kapoor in The Martian (2015), and Karl Mordo in Doctor Strange (2016). For 12 Years a Slave, he received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations, along with the BAFTA Award for Best Actor. He was nominated for a 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance on Dancing on the Edge.
(born 1977)








Traditional food


Jollof rice



Jollof's base ingredient is always rice, and "TPO" (tomato, pepper and onion) plus scotch bonnets.

Akara



Deep fried bean cakes.

Bean and plantain pottage



A pottage made of beans and plantains.

Suya



Skewers of intricately spiced cuts of meat, grilled to perfection over an open flame. Often served with sharp, raw chopped onions, and wrapped in newspaper.

Edikangikong




Essentially, a "dry" leafy vegetable soup from the Cross River region of Nigeria. The (iron-rich) greens are a mixture of ugwu (a fluted pumpkin leaf) and gbure (waterleaf). In places where these leaves are unavailable, people substitute spinach. People also use a mix of meats and fish, and for authenticity, periwinkles.

Ogbono



A soup made from ground ogbono (African mango) seeds plus palm oil, stock and spices. It's usually eaten with staples like eba, fufu, pounded yam or amala.

Nkwobi



Spicy cow foot served in a thick palm oil-based sauce.

Traditional deserts

Puff puff



Basically deep fried, light-as-air sweet dough balls, served alone or with sugar sprinkled over them.

Chin Chin



Crunchy cubes or strips of sweet, deep fried pastry.

Mulberry Fudge





Nigerian Lemon Mousse






Traditional drinks

Zobo



The roselle plant is a hibiscus plant that is native to parts of west Africa, and the flowers are what's used to make this refreshing drink.

Palm Wine



Palm Wine is arguably the most popular local drink in Nigeria as it is consumed by almost all the tribes and ethnic groups and usually plays a big role in traditional celebrations.

Kunu



Kunu is a traditional non-alcoholic fermented beverage popular in the northern part of Nigeria. The beverage, which is usually milky cream in appearance, is a millet based food drink usually consumed within a few hours of its production while still fresh.






Interesting facts about Nigeria:

1.The oldest water works in Africa was found in Nigeria.
2.Nigeria has the highest number of twins in any country.
3.The largest butterfly diversity in the world can be found in the areas around Calabar, Cross River State.
4.There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria, of which the three largest are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Although the lingua franca (or official language) is English, there are over 600 distinct ethnic languages spoken in Nigeria.
5.A study of more than 65 countries published in the UK's New Scientist magazine suggests that the happiest people in the world live in Nigeria.




My 5 words when I hear about Nigeria:
#Beans,#Happiness,#NigerRiver,#NigerianPrince (never check the mails),#Football


What are your 5?





Waiting for feedback , comments , opinions and if there is anyone that thinks I missed something , I could do something better or just wants to help me with this project , PM me !

Special thanks to Kariky for the spacers !!



Hope you enjoyed and see you next time!

P.S. Article 17/74!

P.S.2. Don't forget to push the flags !