INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA.
Nigeria, an African country on Gulf of Guinea, is blessed with lots of resources both human and mineral resources. It’s also blessed with diverse multiethnic groups. Nigeria, also known as the Giant of Africa, is located in the Western region of the continent, Africa.
Below are 10 interesting facts about Nigeria which you might know or not:
1. With over 200 million people living in the country, Nigeria is ranked the most populous country in Africa and 7th in the world.
2. Nigeria is a diverse multiethnic country with over 500 indigenous languages spoken in the country.
3. Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, is from Nigeria.
4. There are over 250 ethnic groups in the country.
5. Nigeria is the largest producer of crude oil in Africa and this plays a vital role in the country’s economy.
6. As of August 2022, Lagos is the largest city in Africa and this city is located in Nigeria.
7. Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood is the second largest film producer in the world, the first being India’s Bollywood.
8. Just like in other African countries, some people in Nigeria consider the use of the left hand most especially towards the elders, as a sign of disrespect.
9. Jelani Aliyu ,a super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State is the designer of the popular car, Chevrolet Volt.
10. Chappal Waddi, standing at 2,419 m (7,936 ft) is the highest point in Nigeria.
