These are the facts you may not know about Nigeria:
1. With a population of more than 200 million people, Nigeria ranks first among the most populous countries in Africa.
2. There is only one official language: English; however, across the country over 500 indigenous languages are spoken.
3. One of the largest producers of oil in the world, Nigeria is also the largest producer within Africa and significantly contributes to the oil sector of its economy.
4. It has Nollywood, the second-largest film industry in the world after Bollywood, in terms of film production intensity.
5. It achieved independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960.
6. The country has 36 states and one Federal Capital Territory, where the capital-abode of Abuja is located.
7. Lagos, which is the largest city in Nigeria, is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and a financial hub in Africa.
8. Nigeria inherits a rich cultural diversity of over 250 ethnic groups, among which the major ones are the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
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