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Abuja
Abuja is capital of Nigeria from December 12, 1991. It is located in the picturesque valley of the steppe in central Nigeria, 800 km north of the former capital. The decision to move the capital from Lagos to Abuja wasadopted in 1976. Choosing a place for the new capital, the authorities sought to create a city where would be no dominant ethnic, social or religious groups. After fifteen years of planning and renovation, the decision was put into practice.
The city was designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. According to the general plan of construction Abuja is divided into six urban areas. In the central area of the complex is the head of state. It consists of the President's residence, administrative offices for the unit of its employees. The other five urban areas are designed to accommodate public institutions and residential areas.
The city is connected to the rest of the country's motorway network. Abuja has its own international airport. The town has a modern complex of office buildings, hotels. The city continues to be built up rapidly and to a certain extent resembles a large construction site.
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Despite these natural resources, Nigeria remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
The greatest heritage of the country consists of the set of races and religions (over 250 tribes).
Unfortunately, this mixture has proven to be the cause of bitter disputes, especially between Muslims and Christians.
Decades of civil war, famine, military dictatorship and corruption have left behind a country deeply divided.
The capital city is Abuja, but the largest economic center and port is Lagos, located in the southwest.
With 805km of coastline, Nigeria already has the basis for being a top tourist destination, and the government has pledged to improve infrastructure and attract foreign investment.
Meanwhile, just adventurous travelers can enjoy magnificent waterfalls, sandy beaches, lagoons, fascinating historical sights.
Nigerians wake up very early, so eat several times a day.
Breakfast is served at 5pm and may consist of rice and mango or fried plantains.
For lunch eat stew or bean pudding.
In general, Nigerians eat very spicy.
, they make full use of hot pepper.
Typical stews are made of vegetables, herbs or over and, if they can afford meat.
Cassava and maize are popular products.
In coastal regions they drink palm wine and local beer.
Hotels, cafes and teahouses are popular.
In the northern part of the country Muslim respect Islamic traditions.
Women should avoid wearing pants.
There are over 250 tribes in Nigeria, the main ones being Hausa in the north, Ibo (Igbo) in the southeast and the Yoruba in the southwest.
The second largest groups are the Fulani, IDOM Igal Igbirra, Kanuri, Tiv and Nupe in the north; Efik, Ekoi, Ibibio and Ijaw in the east and Edo, Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo in the west.
Capital: Abuja The main languages spoken: English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa Currency: 1 naira Nigeria (NGR) = 100 kobo While many people think Nigeria is the worst country to visit, the country is actually becoming safer with thousands of tourists and visitors visiting every year.
There are really nice cities as Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Calabar, Uyo, Owerri, Benin, Akuri,Enugu, Osogbo that can offer you wonderful opportunities.
These are the safest countries with great infrastructures and well-developed buildings and roads, low crime rates and economic stability.
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