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About The Best Cities to Visit in Nigeria

Nigeria is a country blessed with miles of coastline, national parks and fascinating ancient sites and precious oil fields. Despite these natural resources, Nigeria remains one of the poorest countries in the world. The greatest heritage of the country consists of the set of races and religions (over 250 tribes).Unfortunately, this mixture has proven to be the cause of bitter disputes, especially between Muslims and Christians. Decades of civil war, famine, military dictatorship and corruption have left behind a country deeply divided.

 

The capital city is Abuja, but the largest economic center and port is Lagos, located in the southwest. With 805km of coastline, Nigeria already has the basis for being a top tourist destination, and the government has pledged to improve infrastructure and attract foreign investment. Meanwhile, just adventurous travelers can enjoy magnificent waterfalls, sandy beaches, lagoons, fascinating historical sights.

 

Nigerians wake up very early, so eat several times a day. Breakfast is served at 5pm and may consist of rice and mango or fried plantains. For lunch eat stew or bean pudding. In general, Nigerians eat very spicy., they make full use of hot pepper. Typical stews are made of vegetables, herbs or over and, if they can afford meat. Cassava and maize are popular products. In coastal regions they drink palm wine and local beer. Hotels, cafes and teahouses are popular.

 

In the northern part of the country Muslim respect Islamic traditions. Women should avoid wearing pants. There are over 250 tribes in Nigeria, the main ones being Hausa in the north, Ibo (Igbo) in the southeast and the Yoruba in the southwest. The second largest groups are the Fulani, IDOM Igal Igbirra, Kanuri, Tiv and Nupe in the north; Efik, Ekoi, Ibibio and Ijaw in the east and Edo, Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo in the west.

 

Capital: Abuja

The main languages ​​spoken: English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa

Currency: 1 naira Nigeria (NGR) = 100 kobo

 

While many people think Nigeria is the worst country to visit, the country is actually becoming safer with thousands of tourists and visitors visiting every year. There are really nice cities as Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Calabar, Uyo, Owerri, Benin, Akuri,Enugu, Osogbo that can offer you wonderful opportunities.These are the safest countries with great infrastructures and well-developed buildings and roads, low crime rates and economic stability.


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Ibadan

Ibadan is a beautiful resort city situated in the southwestern part of the Nigeria. It is not so perfect as for example Venice or Rome of Italy being famous for outstanding architectural monuments, but because this is a city in the heart of an agricultural area. The main occupation is the cultivation of the most famous African cocoa, one of the main suppliers in the country .But not only the cocoa makes this city attractive for tour...


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