About Nigeria
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Map of Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in West sub-Saharan Africa. It has a population of about 138 million people. There are hundreds of distinct ethnic groups in Nigeria, including Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and Fulani.
Education is free but not mandatory, and the literacy rate is about 69%.
The dominant religions are Islam and Christianity, which are split almost evenly. About 10% of the population follows indigenous beliefs. Acts of violence that occur inside the country are often a result of religious conflict. Northern Nigeria is home to most Christians, while Southern Nigeria is home to most Muslims. Nigerian Muslims and Christians each complain of persecution from the other and continue to pose a threat to each other.
Nigeria became a democracy in 1999. It is a secular country but the practice of Sharia law is permitted among Muslims.
The average life expectancy for Nigerians is 47 years.
(Library of Congress, 2008.)
Education is free but not mandatory, and the literacy rate is about 69%.
The dominant religions are Islam and Christianity, which are split almost evenly. About 10% of the population follows indigenous beliefs. Acts of violence that occur inside the country are often a result of religious conflict. Northern Nigeria is home to most Christians, while Southern Nigeria is home to most Muslims. Nigerian Muslims and Christians each complain of persecution from the other and continue to pose a threat to each other.
Nigeria became a democracy in 1999. It is a secular country but the practice of Sharia law is permitted among Muslims.
The average life expectancy for Nigerians is 47 years.
(Library of Congress, 2008.)