Nigeria, Africa

Nigeria is a federal republic consisting of 36 states in addition to the capital Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and is bordered by Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Nigeria coast to the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic.

The larger cities and most of the population lives in the south of the country. The southern part of Nigeria consists of lowlands with tropical climate, high rainfall and rainforest. The northern half of Nigeria consists of highlands and dry savannas. Sahara Desert begins in northern Nigeria.

Some places are tourist attractions of nature reserves or environmentally sensitive areas. Increased awareness of sustainable development among the local population in these areas is essential to ensure a future for further tourist industry in the area.

Top destination Nigeria, Africa