A Cultural Overview
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is a melting pot of ethnicities, languages, and cultures. Its dynamic society, economic significance, and vibrant cultural expressions make it a focal point on the continent.
Ethnicity and Language: Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, with the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba being the largest. English is the official language, serving as a unifying medium, while indigenous languages like Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo are widely spoken.
Culture and Heritage: Nigerian culture is known for its literature, music, and film industry, Nollywood, which is one of the largest film producers globally. The country has a rich tradition of festivals, art, and cuisine, reflecting its ethnic diversity.
Social Fabric: Nigerian society values family, community, and hospitality. Despite its diversity and the challenges of ethnic and religious divisions, there is a strong sense of national identity and pride among Nigerians.
Where Nigeria is on the Map of
Africa
Nigeria at a Glance
Independence: October 1, 1960
Capital: Abuja
Population: 211,400,708
Languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
Area: 923,769 square km
States: Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe
Ethnic groups: 30% Hausa,15.5% Yoruba,15.2% Igbo, 6% Fulani, 2.4% Tiv, 2.4% Kanuri, 2% Ibibio, 1.8% Ijaw, 24.7% Other
Nigeria is bordered by Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west
