NIGERIA
Nigeria is a federal republic in West Africa comprising of 36 states and
the Federal Capital Territory where the capital, Abuja is located. The
Nigerian flag colour is green and white with the green representing
Nigeria’s natural wealth and the white representing peace. Nigeria is
often referred to as the giant of Africa due to its large population and
economy. It is the most populous country in Africa and has the third
largest youth population in the world. It inhabits over 500 ethnic groups
with the three largest being Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. The religion in
Nigeria is mainly split into two, Christians being very common in the
south and Muslims living mostly in the north. Nigeria’s economy is a
mixed economy investing in many things such as agriculture, oil,
mining, etc. Nigeria follows a democratic rule with a new leader being
chosen by the people every 4 years.