1. Nigerian History The name Nigeria was coined from NIGER AREA, 1914. Gained independent October 1 st, 1960 from Great Britain. Nigeria, is the most populous black country in Africa 180 million.  Official Languages English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, over 500 additional indigenous languages  Major Ethnicity groups Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa, and 250 minority group.

2. Africa and Nigeria Map The coat of arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white lines that form in a "Y" shape. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich soil. [1]coat of armsNigeriaYblack shieldhorses [1] The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria and also stand for the beauty of the nation. The white wavy pall represents the Niger and the Benue. On the banderole around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" (formerly "Peace, Unity, Freedom"). [1]Costus spectabilisnational flowerNigeriapallNigerBenuenational motto [1]

3. Nigeria Natural Resources Natural gas, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc and arable land. The oil and gas sector accounts for about 35 per cent of gross domestic product, and petroleum exports revenue represents over 90 per cent of total exports revenue.

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