NIGERIA - QUICK FACTS Biggest economy in Africa (GDP $413.7 Billion 2017 estimate) More Than 250 Ethnic Groups. Hausa, Yoruba & Ibo being the major tribes Most Populous Country in Africa, 180 Million (2017 estimates) Africa's biggest oil producer, 2.25MBD in Jan 2018 Home to 160 Universities, with Ogun State with the highest number of 11 Home to richest black man and woman, Aliko Dangote and Folorunso Alakija Home of Nollywood, 2nd biggest movie industry in the world, second to Bollywood. One of the Oldest Locations of Human Existence. The Nok civilization took place around 500 BC 3rd Mainland Bridge Lagos is 2nd longest bridge in Africa after 6th October Bridge Cairo Most educated immigrant group in the US Lagos is the largest city in Africa by population (21 Million), followed by Cairo Egypt First African country to win U-17 World up and Olympic gold in Soccer Christianity and Islam are the 2 Major Religions. Derived name from Niger River, West Africa's longest river.

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