Happy Democracy Day Nigeria

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Today, we commemorate the return of civil leadership in Nigeria. After several years of military rule, Africa’s largest country began a new journey as a republic. On 29th May 1999, a newly elected President was sworn-in and since then we have transitioned successfully as a democracy.

Nigeria observes May 29 as a public holiday to celebrate this great stride.

NINE FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA

  1. Nigeria’s Landmass is about 923,768 sq km (356,667 square miles)
  2. There are 36 States in Nigeria
  3. English is Nigeria’s official language but Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba are the major languages spoken in the country (over 200 ethnic groups)
  4. Nigeria manufactures and assembles vehicles domestically (Nnewi, Anambra)
  5. Nigeria’s movie industry – Nollywood is the second largest in the world after Bollywood.
  6. Its highest point is the Chappal Waddi (Adamawa State) at 7,936 feet (2,419 m)
  7. Nigeria has a population of over 100million people!
  8. Nigeria has the largest diversity of butterflies in the world (in Calabar, Cross River State)
  9. The 11.8km Third Mainland bridge is the longest in West Africa (Lagos State)

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What else do you know about Nigeria? Kindly share with us…

Here’s wishing all Nigerians across the world a happy democracy day!

@ErmesT @Julien44 @OSAMA @WaweruM @PaulPavlinovich @HelloJess @TraciC

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Happy Democracy Day @EmekaUlor and all Nigerians, Here is what i know about Nigeria;

  1. Most Populous Country in Africa.
  2. More Than 250 Ethnic Groups.
  3. Christianity and Islam Are The 2 Major Religions.
  4. Niger River: West Africa’s Largest River.
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Hi @EmekaUlor ,

Thanks for sharing this information with us. We can learn more about your country! I have just read what is being told in wikipedia. It seems that it has been a long way to get Democracy in Nigeria.

So let celebrate :wink:

I wish @EmekaUlor and all our Nigerian friends ( @Sagir , @HelloSamsonR, @SanyaOdare @U-royFelixA, @AnitaAO, @wildspan @ChikwadoO @MrLabule and also the other as I can’t mention every body) an happy Democracy Day. I am sure you are enjoying it ;-).

See you around

Jul

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Happy democracy day @EmekaUlor

Thanks for this great information …

Thanks my friend @Julien44 and @WaweruM for your kind words…

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Nicely done @EmekaUlor

It boasts of the longest canopy walkway in Africa and the second largest in the world next to Taman Negara National Park Malaysia which streaches for 500 meters. The LCC at it’s highest point stands at 22.5 meters, it’s walkway is 401 meters long and 0.6 meters wide.

View from the top of the longest canopy walkway in Africa yet.
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It’s smallest state is Lagos and also doubles as the most populous state in Nigeria and the most populous city in Africa, with a population of 21 million.

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Happy Democracy Day @EmekaUlor and all LG’s from Nigeria.

Wishing Nigeria the best now and forever.

Cheers

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@EmekaUlor

Nigeria is:

  • like Germany a Federal Republic

  • has the biggest economic power in Africa (in front of South Africa)

  • mainly exporting petroleum

  • has still some challenges to manage (eg. Supply of clean water :sweat_drops: and poliomyelitis), but will have the power to manage this.

And I believe: Has the most active LG Community in Africa!!!

All the best for you Democracy Day!

Democracy is not the easiest way, but by far the best.

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Thanks for sharing @EmekaUlor . Am also a proud Nigerian girl child.

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@Julien44 thank you for your show of love.

On behalf of all Nigerian LGs we that you so much.

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