Are you thinking of taking a trip to Africa?
If you are, I think Nigeria is the best place for you to be.
Nigeria is a West African country bordered to the West by the Republic of Benin, to the East by Chad and Cameroon, Niger in the North, and the Gulf of Guinea to the South. Nigeria has 36 states of which the capital is Abuja. With an estimated population of 188 million, Nigeria remains the most populous country in Africa therefore called the "The Giant of Africa". Nigeria has 500 ethnic groups speaking over 500 languages. With this diverse ethnicity, Nigeria has alot of tourist attraction like Eyo Festival, Yankari National Park, Olumo Rock, Zuma Rock, Erin-Ijesha Waterfall, Benin City National Museum and lots more. Nigeria as a Nation is blessed with an enormous deposit of natural resources like Gold, Lead, Zinc, Limestone, Coal, Crude oil, Tin and different stones of great worth.
The diverse ethnicity of Nigeria makes it a very lovely place to be with each tribe having its own culture, food and festivity.
Sit back as I take you around Nigeria
A Tour Around Nigeria
Eyo Festival
Eyo Festival is a yearly Yoruba(one of Nigeria's major ethnic group) Festival unique to Lagos,Nigeria. The term "Eyo" is used to describe the costumed dancers or masquerade that comes out during the festival. The festival is believed to convey the soul of deceased Kings and Chiefs in Lagos.
Erin Ijesha Waterfall
Also knowns as Olumirin waterfall is a tourist attraction center situated at Erin-Ijesha, Osun State, South-West, Nigeria.The waterfall features seven(7) floors on which a village called Abake is located.
Yankari National Park
Are you a lover of wildlife? If you are, Yankari National Park is a place to be during your stay in Nigeria. It is located inn the South-Central part of Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock is also a tourist site of attraction located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. The rock was used by the Ebga people as a fortress in the 19th century. The word Olumo simply means "all troubles and suffering are over.
Eleko Beach
The Eleko Beach is known for its peace and tranquity, remotely located away from the hustle and bustle of the Lagos metropolis.
Benin City National Museum
A lover of Art and Culture will find Benin City National Museum fascinating since it displays various artifacts aand murals that tells the history of the Benin people. The Museum is Situated at Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Note: Don't forget to have a taste of Nigerian Jollof Rice during your stay in Nigeria.
