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Nigeria.

Nigeria is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage;over 300 ethnic groups each with a unique language, some sounds always make your eyebrows arch. But that is the beauty in diversity.

There are 36 states and the FCT, three major religions;Christainity, Islam and Traditional African Religion. If you were born in the North, you would most likely be a muslim,South-Christain and people practice Traditional African religion across the country. Did i hear someone say the gods are wise? Yeah Right.

Experience a whole new meaning of tourism by checking out breathtaking landscapes and places you would definitely love to visit, like Gurara falls in Niger State, Olumo rock in Ogun state, Ikogosi Spring in Ekiti state,Obudu cattle ranch in Cross river state,Zuma rock in Suleja, Niger state, Mambila Plateau in Taraba state,Yankari Game reserve in Bauchi state,Tafawa Balewa tomb in Bauchi, Efon Alaaye Hills in Ekiti State, the beaches outing the coastal city of Lagos, and other fascinating sites you should not miss when you visit this great nation with loving people.

If religion is your thing, you may want to stop by and take in the beauty of the National Mosque Abuja, the Redeemed Christain Church of God Headquarters; Mowe,Lagos -Ibadan Expressway which holds about 500,000 worshippers per monthly service. The Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos Island, Living Faith Church Ota Ogun State which also hosts a Private Christain University. And further north, the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto.

Let colours light up your life, as you get a piece of Aso-eke, Atampa, Abada,beautifully strewn together by our fashion trendy designers.

For a thorough view, it is advised you travel with a local guide , who understands the language and culture of the places you may want to visit.  Since we have a good road network, you can travel by car. If you love to fly, there are a number of local airlines that you can travel by. Boat rides are a delight and you can get on the waterways to visit an Island or just move from one part of town to another.

Delicacies abound among the culturally vibrant poeple of Nigeria. Tasty and spicy snacks to nibble on, like Ikokore in the South to Masa in the North, and African Salad in the East .

For a fuller you, try out Roasted Plantain and fish found in Port Hracourt, Rivers State, Amala and Ewedu in most parts of the West, Tuwon Shinkafa eaten in the North, Starch and Banga Soup eaten in the Niger Delta, Eba and Egusi, Ogbono,cuts across the tribes and peoples, assortment of Vegetable soups and sea food, and Epankuko in the Cross River area.

There is accomodation of all ranges, and you may need to settle on what you can afford.

So, get out of your shell, pack your bag, and make that trip.

Visit Nigeria today, and experience a rich cultural rebirth.

For more details, email enigmanaija@gmail.com and if you have any interesting locations you think one should visit in Nigeria, please  fill me in.