CURIOUS FACTS CONTEST #4: INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA
Hello steemians, it's yours truly again @kingsolo. I want to specially thank you again for your support that made it possible for me to be among the winners of the #curiousfacts contest for the second time in a row.
In the last contest, I made a post about some amazing facts about one of the African countries Botswana.
For the purpose of this contest, I have decided to bring to you some interesting facts about another African country, Nigeria. I am a Nigerian citizen and I am proud of my country. Sit back and enjoy these amazing facts about my country.
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Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
With the population of over 160 million people, Nigeria rank as the most populous country in the countinent and 8th most populous.
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Evidence from archeological discoveries shows that there was a history of human existence in Nigeria which has been dated as far back as 9000 BC. The Nok civilization is the earliest known civilization here in Nigeria.Largest producer of crude oil
Nigeria rank as the 12th largest producer of crude oil in the world with an average of 2.5 million barrels per day and the 8th largest exporter.
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The 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos State is the longest bridge in Africa. It measures about 12km connecting Lagos island to the mainland.Nigeria has over 250 ethic groups
The country has more than 250 ethnic groups. There are 3 major tribes; Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba comprising 29%, 18% and 21% respectively.
Thank you for reading.
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Answerafrica.com
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That's great bro. Congrats
Thank you for participating in Curious Facts Contest #4
Hey, it is so nice to see an entry from you in this week's edition of the contest. Really like that you are presenting some facts about different countries. Keep on steeming and good luck. 😊
Resteemd and Upvoted!
Lastly my country Nigeria has the biggest estate in the whole West Africa with the name Gwarinpa estate, located in Federal Capital Territory Abuja. Nice one man for promoting our great country Nigeria