Honoring the
Republic of Nigeria
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April 15 - 18, 2010
Robert R. Church Park
Historic Beale Street District
Downtown Memphis
Nigeria is a land of contrast containing rivers, rainforest, fertile farm land, primitive villages, modern cities, museum and national parks. Africa is the most misunderstood and least recognized for its vast accomplishments the world has benefited from. The official name of this country is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria is just a short form of the official name. Nigeria is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean.
The capital of Nigeria was Lagos. As of December 12,1991 the official capital is Abuja. Abuja was chosen because it is considered to be a ethnically neutral area. There is no dominant group (social or religious) presently located their. Nigeria is a beautiful country full of many attractions: Museums and National Parks.
Educational Resources
(includes maps, photos, history, flag, and Teacher Resource Guide.)
The Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and politically influential: Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%
Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
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