Nigeria
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Capital
Abuja
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Local time
19:22
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Population
193.39 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+234
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Currency
₦ NGN (naira)
Nigeria
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Capital
Abuja
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Local time
19:22
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Population
193.39 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+234
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Currency
₦ NGN (naira)
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Average Salary
$ 531
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Petrol price
€ 0.56 pl
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Precipitation
1 150mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
923 768 km2
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Protected Area
14%
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Forest Area
8%
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Agricultural area
77%
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Railways
3557km
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Annual air passengers
4.49 m
Population
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Ethnicity
More than
Hausa and Fulani - 29 %
Yoruba - 21 %
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Religion
Islam - 50 %
Islam - 50 %
Christian - 40 %
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Literacy rates
51.1%
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Languages
English
Hausa
Yoruba
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Armed Forces
200 000
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Murders
10 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
11.3 l/person
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Smoking
17.4%
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Diabetes
2.3%
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Malaria
381%
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Tuberculosis
322 per 100k
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HIV
2.9%
Economy
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Industries
crude oil, coal, tin, columbite, rubber products, wood, hides and skins, textiles, construction materials
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Agriculture
cocoa, peanuts, cotton, palm oil, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava (tapioca)
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Natural Resources
natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc
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Energy Import
-93%
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Natural Resources
natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc
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Renewable Energy
87%
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CO2 Emissions
96 281kt
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Ease of Business
145 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
16
What not to do when visiting Nigeria
Nigeria Don't ask the size of a man's herd in Nigeria Yoruba society. Transvestism and homosexual practices are prosecuted.
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Nigeria Don't rush a greeting without inquiring about the other persons general well-being, which is considered extremely rude.
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Nigeria Don't use left hand at all, as it's considered unclean - don't eat with it, don't give or receive presents or objects with it. Use the right hand only or both hands.
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Did you know?
Nigeria has more butterfly species than any other country.
Nigeria Don't ever criticise Nigeria or Nigerians, no matter how much a local may do so. Be polite and conservative in your actions, although in many cases, the politeness can easily be mistaken for weakness.
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Nigeria Don't visit someone's home empty-handed - bring fruit, nuts or chocolates for the host. A gift for the children is always appreciated. Do compliment your hosts home and belongings.
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Nigeria Don't try to wear Nigerian clothes - they are beautiful, but Nigerians think they look stupid on other nationalities.
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Nigeria Don't forget to address people initially by their academic, professional or honorific title and their surname, unless invited to call someone's first name.
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Nigeria Don't forget to shake hands with a warm, welcoming smile with everyone, as a customary, on meeting and departing. Muslims will not generally shake hands with members of the opposite sex.
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Did you know?
Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.
Nigeria Don't discuss or make generalizations about religion in Nigeria - Nigeria is a religiously diverse country, maintain an open mind.
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Nigeria Don't step on anyone's toes.
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Nigeria Don't keep constant and direct eye contact, which can be seeing as being intrusive.
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Nigeria Don't forget to bargain at a market - you can easily get the price down by 50%, but don't walk away without buying something after you've agreed on a price with the merchant.
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Nigeria Don't forget Nigerians communicate with a lot of gestures and body language, pay attention to non-verbal cues when conversing.
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Did you know?
In Africa, more people are killed by crocodiles than lions.
Nigeria Don't fear eating with your hand (the right one) - you will be given finger bowls and vowels to keep clean. If you are uncomfortable eating with your hands, then ask for utensils.
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Nigeria Don't disrespect elders - lower your eyes or bow when meeting an elder. Nigeria is a hierarchical society, and the extended families are the norm and the backbone of the social system in Nigeria.
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Nigeria Don’t necessarily wear expensive shiny clothes or jewellery. Keep a low profile to minimise the risk of being a target for pickpockets.
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Nigeria Don't be surprised by touching during the conversations, but only between the same sex.
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Nigeria Don’t photograph government buildings, airports, bridges and military installations - it’s illegal.
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Nigeria Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between May and October.
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