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10 Things You Didn't Know About Nigeria

Nigeria dubbed the "giant of Africa", and formally known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a West African country bordered by Niger and the Republic of Chad to the North, the Republic of Benin to the West, the Republic of Cameroon to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Nigeria's 2014 population estimate stands at 175 million people, with a density of 189 persons/square kilometer. There are over 250 ethnics groups in Nigeria, with Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo being the most popular. English is the official language spoken in the country. The country's capital is Abuja, and the official currency is the Naira. Nigeria's president and vice-president are Muhammadu Buhari and Oluyemi Osinbajo respectively. 1. Nigeria is the second greatest consumer of Guinness products in the world. Nigeria is home to one of Guinness' five breweries in Africa. 2. Nigeria's film industry - Nollywood - is the second largest in terms of output, and the third
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