15 UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA

Nigeria is a very interesting country often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", owing to its large population and economy with over 500 ethnic groups.
Nigeria is a West African country that shares border with Chad republic and Niger on the North, the Atlantic Ocean on the South, Benin republic on the West, and Cameroon on the East.
Nigeria got her independence in 1960 from the Britain thus, her official language is "British English"

Below are some facts about Nigeria you may not know.

1. Igbo-Ora community of Oyo state has the Most twins in the world
2. The oldest discovered boat in Africa and the 3rd oldest in the world was discovered by a Fulani herdsman in Yobe, Nigeria
3. The 2006 Census found Nigerians to be the highest educated ethnic or racial group in America
4. China's best market is Nigeria
5. Africa's richest man is a Nigerian (Aliko Dangote)
6. 5 of the 10 richest Pastors in the world are Nigerians with a net value of between 10 and 150 million dollars
7. Nigeria's film industry is the 3rd largest in the world after India's bollywood and America's Hollywood
8. Nigeria is Africa's largest private jets buyer and 2nd worldwide
9. Each Nigerian state is blessed with atleast five (5) mineral resources
10. Nigeria has the highest paid legislators in the world
11. Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the 8th most populated country in the world with a population of over 170 million people
12. Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the 8th most populated country in the world with a population of over 170 million people
13. 12th Largest Producer of crude oil in the world and 8th largest exporter of the commodity in the world
14. Nigeria, with 521 languages has the fourth most ethnic group in the world.
15. Nigeria has the highest number of Musicians in the world

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