Checkout Unbelievable Facts About Nigeria as a Country

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 Checkout 2020 Unbelievable Facts About Nigeria as a Country.

Amazing Facts About Nigeria: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. It is a vibrant, chaotic but fun country to travel to. The country is often considered the continent’s powerhouse. The country is rich in oil.

Lagos and Abuja is a major destination for business travelers. Here, world-class restaurants, standard hotels, nightclubs, art galleries, and malls are found.

In Nigeria you’ll find rural villages, with breathtaking nature reserves and golden beaches; but political turmoil and terrorism make some areas of the country unsafe.

However, Nigeria is an utterly fascinating place to travel through as there is always something to see that provokes questions.

In this article, you will learn about some unbelievable facts about Nigeria.

1. One of the Most Populated Country in the World

Almost 200 million people live here, which makes Nigeria one of the most populous countries in the world. By 2019, it is ranked as the 7th most populated country in the world.

The majority of the people are either Muslims or Christians with 50% and 40% of the total population.

2. Over 520 Easy to Learn Languages

Nigeria doesn’t only have many people living within its borders, but it’s also multicultural. In fact, it’s also one of the most diverse countries in the world in terms of indigenous languages spoken on a regular basis.

In total, experts estimate that more than 500 different languages are spoken. Some of the major languages are Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, even though English serves as the official language.

3. About 75% Active Social Media Users

As one of the most industrialized African countries, perhaps this is not one of the most surprising facts about Nigeria, nonetheless, it’s interesting. About 75% of the total population uses social media on a regular basis.

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What’s unique for the Nigerian population is that the majority uses a smartphone rather than a computer or laptop.

4. Country with Multi-billion Business Citizens

Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian businessman with a net worth of at least 10.6 billion USD. When Forbes listed the 100 richest people in the world, he was included on the list.

He was born in Kano and established The Dangote Group in 1977.

5. More than 25o Ethnic Groups

As you already know, there are many different languages spoken here, which totally makes sense when you realize that there are over 250 ethnic groups with a distinct culture and traditions.

6. Known for Petroleum Resource

Nigeria is a large producer of Crude oil with an average of 2,5 million barrels a day. They have a massive reserve of petroleum, and it plays a vital role in the Nigerian economy.

7. Heart of Nigeria

Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. It was built in the 1980s and was planned to replace Lagos as the Nigerian capital even before it was built. It’s the country’s political and administrative center.

Abuja is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world with a population of around 6 million people in its metropolitan area. Lagos, however, is the largest Nigerian city with a population of more than 21 million people.

8. Biggest Movie Industry

Nollywood is the nickname for the Nigerian Movie Industry, and it’s even bigger than Hollywood. It is estimated to be second in the world, only to Bollywood in India.

About 200 movies are produced every week, which means that Nollywood produces more than 10 000 movies per year!

9. Life Expectancy is Aggressively Growing

Life expectancy is generally lower on the African continent, and unfortunately, Nigeria is not an exception. The main reason for the low life expectancy is poverty.

Many Nigerians are poor and some of them die young due to diseases that could’ve been treated. Child mortality is also quite high. Some other reasons include toxic drinking water and diseases like cholera and malaria.

This is one of the sad facts about Nigeria, and while things get better for some Nigerians, the rapid population growth is expected to bring further problems for the poorest.

10. Member of the Global British Commonwealth

Lagos was invaded by the British in 1851 and became a British protectorate in 1901. The colonial rule lasted until 1960 when Nigeria finally attained its independence.

However, although it’s an independent state it remained part of the British Commonwealth, just like Canada, New Zealand, and Australia for example.

In addition to that, Nigeria is also a member of the African Union.

INTERESTING POINT TO TAKE NOTE OF:

  • The Nigerian flag was designed by Taiwo Akinkunmi in 1959
  • The Eagle is the Nigerian national animal
  • Football is the national sport
  • The highest point is Chappal Waddi at 7936 ft (2,419 meters above the sea)
  • The name Nigeria is derived from Niger, which is the longest river in West Africa

General facts about Nigeria

If you’re looking for information, below are some more general facts about Nigeria such as total population, currency, highest point as well as national anthem and type of government.

  • Total Area: 923,768 km2 (356,669 sq mi)
  • Capital: Abuja
  • Total Population: 199,789,000
  • Continent: Africa
  • Demonym: Nigerian
  • Official Language: English
  • Currency: Naira (₦) (NGN)
  • Government: Federal presidential republic
  • President: Muhammadu Buhari
  • Highest Point: Chappal Waddi
  • Largest Lake: Lake Chad
  • National Anthem: “Arise, O Compatriots”
  • Country Code: NG
  • Calling Code/Prefix: +234

A visit to Nigeria will give you a wonderful experience you will live to remember.

CSN Team

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