We all know that Nigeria is famous for its beautiful landscapes, wildlife and diverse culture, but you will enjoy learning many amazing things about this African nation.
Africa’s most populous nation
Nigeria is the most densely populated nation on the continent with a population of 141 people per square kilometer. It is adding more than 5.5 million people each year.
diverse language
Although the official language of Nigeria is English, more than 510 languages are spoken in the country. About seven percent of the world’s languages are spoken in a single nation.
Nigeria is home to ten rich pastors in the world
According to Forbes, each of the five pastors has a net income worth between $10 million and $150 million. They include Matthew Ashimolowo, Chris Oyakhilome, EA Adeboye, David Oyedepo and the unpopularly wealthy TB Joshua. Most of them got rich preaching what is known as “televangelism”, which means through television channels.
The richest black man in the world is Nigerian
The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, ranked 67th in the world, is Nigerian. He owns the Dangote Group which deals in raw materials such as oil, sugar, salt and real estate. He operates out of Lagos, with a net worth of over $21 billion as of January 2015.
Igbo-Ora is a land of twins
Igbo-Ora is a small town in Nigeria, but it is popular for having the largest number of twins in the world. Approximately 50 pairs of twins are born in every 1,000 births. Scientists have not come to a conclusion about the true cause of the birth, but the assumption is that the Yoruba tuber diet could be the main reason.
The oldest civilization in the world is found in Nigeria
The Nok civilization is one of the oldest in the world. Many artifacts found date from around 500 BCE.
land of butterflies
Nigeria has the largest number of butterfly species in the world, particularly in Calabar.
Second largest film industry in the world
In 2009, UNESCO declared the Nigerian film industry the second largest production unit in terms of output in the world after India’s Bollywood. Popularly known as Nollywood, it is producing more movies than Hollywood.
The longest bridge in Africa is in Nigeria
The Third Mainland Bridge connecting Lagos to the mainland is the longest bridge in Africa measuring around 11.8 km. The bridge was built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and inaugurated by President Ibrahim Babangida in 1990.
The happiest people in the world are Nigerians
According to studies, among the 65 nations in the world, Nigeria ranks among the top in both happiness and optimism.
Visiting Nigeria is in itself an incredible treat, with so many beautiful things to see and experience.