Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Africa · Western Africa
Famous Personality
Chinua Achebe
writer
He is world-famous for the novel 'Things Fall Apart,' a landmark of African literature.
Local Delicacy
Jollof rice
A beloved rice dish cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Zuma Rock
This massive monolith near Abuja is one of Nigeria's most recognizable natural landmarks.
Agriculture & Produce
Cassava is Nigeria's most important staple crop, and the country is the world's largest producer.
Mango is one of Nigeria's most widely grown and widely consumed fruits across many states.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The hourglass talking drum is one of Nigeria's most iconic instruments, especially among the Yoruba.
This beaded gourd shaker is widely used in Nigerian traditional and popular music.
The clay pot drum from Igbo culture is a distinctive Nigerian percussion instrument.
Iron bells mark rhythm in Igbo ensembles and many ceremonial performances.
This one-string bowed lute is important in Hausa and other northern Nigerian musical traditions.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Nigerian attire