| NIGERIA Updated 06/16/10 |
Federal Republic of Nigeria is located in the West of the African Continent, with a population of 152,217,341, making
it the 8th largest national population. Its capital is Abuja and its largest city is Lagos with a total population of
7,937,932. The country encompasses 923,707 square kilometers making it the 32nd largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea and Benin.
President Goodluck Jonathan, the elected Vice President, is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government
and achieved that status through appointment by the National Assembly on 09 February 2010 as president Umaru
Musa Yar'Adua had been out of country since 23 November 2009 seeking medical treatment Upon Yar'Adua's death
on 05 May 2010, Jonathan was sworn in as President until elections can be held in 2011. Namadi Sambo was sworn
in as Vice President on 18 May 2010 upon approval by parliament of his nomination by Goodluck Jonathan. Its form
of government is a federal republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in May 1999.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Hausu, Yoruba, Igbo and Fulani. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 83 AM, 36 FM, 11 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Chappal Waddi, its highest point at 2,491 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are Niger and Benue rivers, which measure 8,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil, coal, tin, columbite,
palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood, hides and skins, textiles and cement/construction. Its official currency is the
Nigerian Naira.
Here’s something you may not know about Nigeria. Nigeria is home to about 400 languages.
it the 8th largest national population. Its capital is Abuja and its largest city is Lagos with a total population of
7,937,932. The country encompasses 923,707 square kilometers making it the 32nd largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea and Benin.
President Goodluck Jonathan, the elected Vice President, is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government
and achieved that status through appointment by the National Assembly on 09 February 2010 as president Umaru
Musa Yar'Adua had been out of country since 23 November 2009 seeking medical treatment Upon Yar'Adua's death
on 05 May 2010, Jonathan was sworn in as President until elections can be held in 2011. Namadi Sambo was sworn
in as Vice President on 18 May 2010 upon approval by parliament of his nomination by Goodluck Jonathan. Its form
of government is a federal republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution in May 1999.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Hausu, Yoruba, Igbo and Fulani. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 83 AM, 36 FM, 11 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Chappal Waddi, its highest point at 2,491 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are Niger and Benue rivers, which measure 8,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil, coal, tin, columbite,
palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood, hides and skins, textiles and cement/construction. Its official currency is the
Nigerian Naira.
Here’s something you may not know about Nigeria. Nigeria is home to about 400 languages.
| Nigerian ladies in traditional clothing |
| Lagos- Nigeria's largest city |
| Olumo Rock |
| Festival parade |
| Village in Northern Nigeria |
| Nigerian child in boat |
In this AIDS affected country you can see breathtaking sights and beautiful people.
The people of Nigeria provide a lot of oil and gas for the world so it seems we should
be helping them fight AIDS.
The people of Nigeria provide a lot of oil and gas for the world so it seems we should
be helping them fight AIDS.
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1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Abuja- Nigeria's capital city |
| Benue River- one of Nigeria's principle waterways |
| Bight of Benin on the Atlantic Ocean-Nigeria's lowest point |
| Boy paddling a canoe near the Nigeria and Benin border |
| Waterfall on Afi Mountain |
| Chappal Waddi- Nigeria's highest point |
| Dogondoutchi- on the Nigerian border with Niger |
| Elephant on the Mambilla Plain |
| Kainji Lake |
| Isi Ewu- a Nigerian delicacy of goat's head used in a soup |
| Gashaka Forest Reserve on the Nigerian border with Cameroon |
| Fishermen on the Niger River Delta |
| Lake Chad- on Nigeria's border with Chad |
| Village near Port Harcourt |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
3.1% (2007 est.)
2.6 million
170,000
2.6 million
170,000
| Bonny Island in Rivers State- Nigeria's southernmost point |
| Broken Mountain near Maiduguri- Nigeria's easternmost point near the border with Chad |
| Illela- Nigeria's northernmost point on the border with Niger |
| Niger River at Cotonou Harbor- Nigeria's westernmost point on the border with Benin |
