“Giant of Africa”

186 million inhabitants

• most populous country in Africa
• 7th most populous country in the world

In 2015, 20th largest economy

• $500 billion and $1 trillion in terms of nominal GDP
and purchasing power in 2015.
 “Multinational state”
• Inhabited by over 500 ethnic groups, of
which the three largest are
the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
• These ethnic groups speak over 500
different languages and are identified with
a wide variety of cultures.
 Languages

Major
OfficialLanguages
Language
English
••Hausa
•Igbo
•Yoruba
http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/30-top-attractions-in-nigeria/
300 carved stones standing
upright in circles, facing each
others in groups with images
and texts inscribed on the
monoliths are how you would
see Alok Ikom Monoliths
(UNESCO World Heritage Site)
that are in form of a phallus.

Location: Ikom, Cross River

state
Awhum boasts of numerous
immaculate lakes, waterfall
and a monastery. The
waterfall forms beautiful
scenery where water
cascades over its top forming
a stream, which has become
a religious tourist site. It is
close to the Awhum
Monastery.
Location: Awhum, Enugu
State
The unique forest dynasty
that is found in Ngwo Pine
is a huge draw for visitors,
romantically set by Mother
Nature with sharp twists
for adventure seekers,
beautifully set pine trees
and gently flowing stream
for lovers, and the loud
splashing of the waters
inside the dark cleft inside
a cave would blow off
one’s imagination.
Location: Ngwo, Enugu
State
A blissful destination for
tourists stretched over
245km on a sand bank in
Ibeno lies the Ibeno Beach,
a little haven for leisure
seekers. The roaring
waves, spots for
sunbathing, unpolluted
foliage of the mangrove
forest, cool breeze from the
water and a lush
surrounding give this
destination an
unimaginable allure for
tourists.
Location: Ibeno, Akwa
Ibom State
This is the only tourist
destination in Nigeria that
has sacred shrines,
sanctuaries, sculptures and
art works that are created in
the honour of the goddess
of fertility, Osun. It is a
UNESCO World Heritage
Site situated along the
Oshun River.
Location: Oshogbo, Osun
State
A visit to the Oke-Idanre Hill
gives a tourist access to a lot
of spectacular valleys that are
interspersed with inselbelgs
and high plain about the sea
level. It is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site that has Omi
Aopara; the thunder water,
Agbooogun foot print, burial
grounds, shrines and the
Owa’s palace.
Location: Oke-Idanre, Ondo
State
https://www.buzzfeed.com/bimadewunmi/nigerian-foods-the-world-should-know-and-love?x
What it is: Deep fried bean
cakes.
Why it's awesome: These
delicious protein-packed fritters
are light, making them ideal for
breakfast (as a side with ogi,
perhaps) or throughout the day
as a snack. Most people use
peeled brown beans, ground
and blended with onions and
spices, and fry in vegetable oil.
They taste amazing when
eaten with Agege bread.
What it is: A palm fruit-based soup
that is most commonly associated
with the Delta region, and
particularly the Urhobo ethnic group.
There are variations across the
country – and indeed west Africa and
beyond – but they all include
regional spices and all elevate fresh
ingredients (fish and seafood,
assorted meats, the palm fruit itself)
above all things.
Why it's awesome: It tastes like no
other Nigerian soup. The palm fruit,
shellfish and meat create delicious
textures and an explosion of taste,
and while it goes with anything, I
strongly urge you to have it with
"starch" or eba.
What it is: A soup made from ground ogbono (African mango) seeds plus palm
oil, stock and spices. It's usually eaten with staples like eba, fufu, pounded yam
or amala.
Why it's awesome: It has "draw", that wonderful slippery texture that helps the
fufu go down easier. There are many variations on it, too: cooked alone, with
vegetables, with or without meat or fish, with okra, or even with added melon
seeds (egusi). It's super-quick to cook, and a perfect introduction to the many
soups of Nigerian cuisine.
What it is: Not whatever the hell
Jamie Oliver said it was. Jollof's base
ingredient is always rice, and "TPO"
(tomato, pepper and onion) plus
scotch bonnets. It's customisable
according to your preference: make it
hotter than the sun, or as mild as a
European's palette (jk, but not really).
Add mixed vegetables if you want
(please don't). Best enjoyed with
piping hot dodo (see below) and a
cold Supermalt.
Why it's awesome: It's pure,
flavourful carbs, and tastes like God's
love. What's not awesome about that?
What it is: Skewers of intricately
spiced cuts of meat, grilled to
perfection over an open flame.
Often served with sharp, raw
chopped onions, and wrapped in
newspaper.

Why it's awesome: Suya is widely

considered to be a specialty of the
Hausa people of northern Nigeria
and Niger. The key to excellent
suya is the spice mix (yaji) it is
steeped in before grilling, and the
Mallams will never share their
recipes. The joy of suya is finding
the best spots in your state
Dos
The Don'ts Dos And Donts
• Visit The Tourist Attractions
••Don’t
DressDiscuss
ProperlyNigeria
(DressPolitics
to be addressed)
•Change
•Ask ForYour Currency
Permission Before Taking
•Taste The Local Delicacy
Pictures
•Mind What You Do In Public
•Do Not Make Troubles
Official Language
• Arabic
Spoken Language
• Libyan Arabic
• Tamazight
https://www.wefindyougo.com/most-beautiful-places-in-libya/
 This palace is
otherwise called the Red
Castle. It has a wide yard
where different wellsprings and
statues starting from the
Ottoman period. The royal
residence reflects the nation’s
rich verifiable past as indicated
in their design style of
structures. Aside from the
aforementioned spots to visit,
there are still numerous visitor
ends of the line around the city.
After a tiring tour, it is fitting to
visit the Bazaar where
conventional items could be
acquired.
 Cyrene is the most seasoned and most paramount of all Greek urban
communities in Libya. Libya’s traditional name, Cyrenaica, was determined
from it. Cyrene turned into a Greek settlement in 630 BC yet inevitably turned
into a Roman city in 96 BC. The archaeological site has a few remarkable
structures incorporating differentiate sanctuaries for Apollo, Demeter, and Zeus.
They are around the top vacation spots in Libya.
The old port of Sabratha was set
up by the Phoenicians in 500 BC.
Rome took control in the second
and third centuries AD and
revamped the site. Today, what is
left of it is a 3-storey theatre from
the late third century and a few
sanctuaries committed to Isis,
Liber Pater, and Serapis.
Likewise in the old site is a
Christian basilica from the
Justinian time. An adjacent
gallery showcases a few
antiquities from Sabratha
however others were carried to
the national exhibition hall in
Tripoli. A tour to this old port city
is a must.
Leptis Magna was the biggest city of old Rome in Libya. Magna was established in tenth century
BC by Phoenicians and later turned into a Punic city. By 23 BC, it fit in with a Roman region in
Africa. A standout amongst the most conspicuous structures left in the destroyed city is the theatre.
You can get surrounding perspectives of encompassing regions from that point. Additionally in
Leptis Magna is the Hadrianic Baths, one of the biggest showers assembled by aged Rome.
There’s a gallery in the zone of the same name as the old city. Ancient rarities recouped from Leptis
Magna are on presentation. The city attracts hundreds of tourists every year and is one the top ten
tourist places in the country.
Ghadames City is situated at the
node between Libya, Algeria and
Tunisia. Ghadames has long been a
resting place for desert caravans
and a trading post. The houses are
made of sun-dried brick, white
washed and beautifully decorated
on the inside. The walls of the
principal visitor’s room of the house
— majlis — are generally covered
with ornaments. The interconnected
roofs are a curious feature of the
city. A tour to this city must be in
your to do list if you visit Libya.
The town of Dirj in Libya is a place
for traditional Libyan culture. This
little town reflects traditional
Libyan culture way more
accurately than many other old
towns in Libya. It is considered as
a little paradise right in the heart
of the unforgiving desert. Within
the town of Dirj, there is an
abandoned old village of Old Dirj.
Traditionally built houses that
were constructed many years ago
can be found in this village. It is
one of the lesser known tourism
places of Libya.
 is a common Libyan
food made with Barley flour and
a little plain flour, which is boiled
in salted water to make a hard
dough, and then formed into a
rounded, smooth dome placed in
the middle of the dish. The sauce
around the dough is made by
frying chopped onions with lamb
meat, turmeric, salt, cayenne
pepper, black pepper, fenugreek,
sweet paprika, and tomato
paste. Potatoes can also be
added. Finally, eggs are boiled
and arranged around the dome.
 (Arabic: ‫‘عصيدة‬
aṣīdah) is a dish made up
of a cooked wheat flour
lump of dough,
sometimes with added
butter or honey. Similar
to gruel or porridge, it is
eaten in many North
African countries. It is
particularly popular
in Algeria, Libya, Tunisia.
It is usually eaten by
hand, without the use of
utensils.
Rishda is a fresh pasta of
very thin noodles. It is steam
cooked in
a couscousiere and served
with the onion-rich sauce
called busla.
Known in Libya as Rishda
Imbaukha (steamed rishda)
or Rishdat Cascas
(couscousiere rishda)
(Arabic: ‫ شكشوكة‬,also
spelled shakshuka, chakchou
ka) is a dish of eggs poached
in a sauce of tomatoes, chili
peppers, and onions, often
spiced with cumin. Its present
egg and vegetable-based
form originated in North
Africa. It is popular in
the Middle East and North
Africa.
• It's vast and empty
• Road travel is exciting but hazardous
• There's no drinking (except there is)
• The ATMs don't work
• Gas is cheaper than water
• It's not all sand
• Omar Mukhtar has replaced Gadhafi as a symbol
• It's filled with Greco-Roman heritage