Nigeria

Nigeria, located in West Africa, shares borders with Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, and features a diverse landscape ranging from tropical rainforests in the south to savannas and arid plains in the north. The country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960 and is now Africa’s most populous nation, home to over 250 ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. Nigeria boasts one of the continent’s largest economies, driven largely by oil exports, yet also rich in cultural heritage, music, film—epitomized by its globally influential Nollywood industry—and vibrant urban centers like Lagos and Abuja. Visitors encounter bustling markets, historic sites such as Sukur Cultural Landscape, and natural wonders like the Obudu Plateau and Niger Delta wetlands.