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Nigeria Culture, Geography and History

Geography and Environment of Nigeria

Like much of West Africa, Nigeria’s geography changes considerably from the coast to the interior. Beaches, lagoons and mangroves give way to rainforests that are home to giant palms. Further inland the trees become more sparse and savannah country takes over, eventually giving way to the southern tip of the Sahara.


History and Government of Nigeria


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Recommended Reading

  • Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe

  • Ake: The Years of Childhood - Wole Soyinka

  • Efuru - Flora Nwapa
  • Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Nigeria at a glance

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  • Abuja (population 1.4 million)
  • 151 million
  • English
  • NGN
  • (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
  • Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
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