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Lagos
To see the lacustrian city of Lagos from the port of Lagos on the bridge that shows the Victoria Island is amazing. The show is impressive. Thousands of boats, a sort of mixture, a swarm difficult to describe. Like any other city, Lagos is a mixture of modern with an undescribable poverty. It is impossible to walk, cause as soon as you start walking you are surrounded by kids that ask money and If you do not give them , you can be beaten or stolen so better avoid this and take a car if you are white. There are even wonderful beaches special for the white people with security parkings.
Lagos is the second city in the world with the most expensive hotels. The visitors pay around 350 dollars per night. You do not pay more for the services offered but again for the security provided by the hotel. Lagos is the former capital of Nigeria which is still considered yet, although the capital was moved to Abuja. At first glance you can see that it is a crowded city, agitated, overpopulated, but is famous for night clubs where live music is played.
The city center is Lagos Island, where there are most banks, shops, restaurants, and black market traders. The city has developed from a small village of the Yoruba people. Lagos was dominated by the two European powers and became a commercial and industrial center of Nigeria. The city is situated on the shore of the Gulf of Guinea; covers land and some surrounding islands. Lagos is in a tropical area. The annual average temperature is 26.8 degrees Celsius, the average annual precipitation in type is of only 1.626 mm. Maximum temperatures throughout the year are on average between 28 and 33 degrees , and lows between 21 and 23 degrees . The rainy season is between May and October. In June rains most and in January the least .
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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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