The Basics
Country: Nigeria
Where is it?: Nigeria is in western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.
Why do people go here?: The most populous nation in Africa, Nigeria is an extremely chaotic country loaded with a diverse cross sections of cultures, people and religions. Most travelers avoid Nigeria at all costs.
What are the main entry points?: A number of European airlines service Lagos and Abuja, the capital of Nigeria
Currency used: Naira
Country Code for Phones: 234
Area codes for Major Cities: Lagos 01
Religion: Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, Animist 10%
Population: 155 million
Ethnic Breakdown: Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, others
Government: Military Government
Languages: English, Hausa, Fulani, Yorbua, Pidgin
Travel Information
Major Cities: Lagos, Abuja
Attractions: Kano, Yankari Game Reserve
Accommodation: Nigeria Hostels, Nigeria Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Nigeria Tourism
Tips for Visiting
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Oshogbo
Health Issues: Malaria, Pollution,Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever
When to go: Depending upon the region, the rainy season’s vary. In general, it’s most pleasant from December through March
Common Phrases: Hello = Bonjour, How are you? = Comment allez-vous?, Good = Bien or Bon, Yes = Oui, Okay = D’accord or OK, No = Non, Thank you = Merci, Please = S’il vous plat, Goodbye = Au revoir, Also: How you dey? – How are you?, Fine-o – I’m fine, Wetin be your name? – What’s your name?, Please – I beg
or Hausa, Sannu – Hello, Ina kwana? – (How was your night?) Good morning, Lafiya – Fine, No gode – Thank you, Sai an jima – See you later
Specific Events/Holidays: National Day: October 1, Variable Islamic Holidays
Getting Around: Getting around Nigeria can be a nightmare, on any standards. Luxury buses tend to be the most reliable and the safest. Shared taxis between towns are also available.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airports to fly into Nigeria are Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To obtain a cheaper flight, choose the airport that is near your trip destination.
Need more information?: Check out the Nigeria travel guide for more on what to
Older comments on Nigeria Travel Facts
Bayo Tahri
29 April 2010
Hi, thanks so much for the above info..its very useful and specially the lingo part..and thanks for highlighting the health issues as well..i also went through this link http://www.wakanow.com/ng/ and found it very useful.