Nigeria
Nigeria is a federal republic located on the continent of Africa in its western part. The area of the country creates 923. 8 thousand.
sq. km, and its population is more than 100 ninety million people. The language spoken in Nigeria is British. Until one thousand nine hundred and 70, the capital of Nigeria was considered the city of Lagos; it is located in the center of the country in the Bay of Benin, a hot port. The government decided to move the capital from Lagos to the newest one – Abuja. Nigeria is home to people of more than two hundred different nationalities, who speak different languages. The most famous of them are the Taka people, Yorubo, Hausa, Edo and others.
Location of Nigeria – in the southern part the country is washed by the Gulf of Guinea, and on land its borders lie next to other states: Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Lake Chad is located in northeastern Nigeria. One of the largest rivers is the Niger River. Other necessary rivers are Sokoto, Kaduna, Anambra and without that later.
Nigeria on the map
Holidays in Nigeria – a trip to an exotic country
Little historical information about Nigeria
Archaeological excavations have demonstrated on the site of modern Nigeria traces of peoples with a high level of development, who lived here for many millennia BC. It is believed that the Portuguese were the discoverers of the Nigerian coast. They established the first trade contacts with the local population, and already at the end of the fifteenth century the British, Germans and French were trading in spices, ivory and palm nuts brought from this country. Nigeria was a colony of England for a long time. It is currently a presidential federal republic.
Climate of Nigeria
The predominant climate throughout Nigeria is equatorial. The ambient temperature here actually constantly remains on average +25C. In the hottest months (March and June), the air space heats up to +30… 32C, and it is rainy and cooler in August. At a time when the harmattan wind blows from the northeastern part, the driest period (winter) begins, as a result of which the sweltering heat sets in and the temperature fluctuates quite sharply.
Culture and attractions of Nigeria
The cultural heritage of this country is diverse and unique. Nigeria is famous for its old culture. The clothing and way of life of the local people are the main components of cultural values and a special attraction of Nigeria. Cultural monuments (Sungbo’s Eredo Archaeological Site), museums and national parks (the vast Yankari National Park) are widely popular here. Nigeria is one of the literary centers of the African continent. Internationally prominent Nigerian writers have left their mark on the development of Nigerian literature and folk art.
About Nigerian cuisine
Nigerian cuisine is known for its richness and enormous variety. Quite often, quite a lot of different spices and herbs are used in the preparation of national dishes. Great attention is paid to the side dish. For the most part, it is prepared with rice or yams, and potatoes with vegetables, which are made to suit everyone: either a little sweet or sweet. Meat or fish dishes are served as a side dish.
