Facts About Nigeria
The official name of Nigeria is Federal Republic of Nigeria and is a country in Africa. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. The country covers the total area of around 923,768 sq km. The growth rate of the country is about 2.4%. Nigeria is famous for its extensive history and archeological evidences. Abuja is the capital city and the most famous city of Nigeria.
There are other cities, which are also very famous and large like LAGOS, KANO, IBDAN KADUNA and others. The Facts on Nigeria also includes languages. More than two hundred languages are spoken up here in this beautiful country. English, Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo, Fulani are the few examples. Nigeria has got its independence on October 1, 1960.
Nigeria, a developed country
Like other countries Nigeria is a developed country. Transportation, communication system, sports, agriculture, industrial growth and other things are so well organized by different authorities. Communication system includes radio, television, telephones, Newspaper. There is different Radio broadcasting channels. Different channels of television, different newspapers in different languages. People enjoy the services available to them.
Major and important facts about Nigeria
Its monetary unit is Naira and its currency is 132 naira that is equal to 132 USD. Climate is neither very hot nor very cold. Africans contribute one metric ton of carbon dioxide per person per year for global warming. Its Major exports include coal, cocoa, rubber, minerals and various others.
Economically Nigeria is the twelfth largest producer of petroleum in the whole world. The economic growth rate is not very high as compared to the other countries. This is because of the poverty, corruption and many other social factors. Nigeria is famous for its rich architecture, art, knowledge etc. Nigeria has its own glorious past.
Facts on Nigeria are incomplete if we do not mention transportation and communication system. There are number of railroads, highways, inland waterways, airports, merchant marines, pipelines etc. There are good employment opportunities. Its literacy rate is about 68%. It is a beautiful country moreover very knowledgeable country.