Nigeria, a former British
colony is an oil-rich nation and is situated on the west coast of the African
continent. It covers 923,768 square kilometres (356,669 square miles) and is
bounded by Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and the Gulf of Guinea. Because of
its rich culture and history it should be on your travel list if you're heading that
way.
Some Nigerian Facts:
Official Name,
Federal Republic of Nigeria. Main
Physical Features, Coastal
plain with mangrove swamps, Jos Plateau, Chad Basin, Niger Delta. Highest
Peak, Dimlang, 2,042 metres (6,700 feet). Major Rivers, Benue,
Niger. Mountain Ranges, Adamawa Mountains, Jos Plateau. Largest
Lake, Lake Chad. Major
Cities, Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, Ogbomosho, Oshogbo, Ilorin. Major
Language. English (official). Monetary Unit. 1 Nigerian naira = 100
kobo.
