Nigeria

Nigeria, situated at the Gulf of Guinea and the Niger river delta, has Africa’s biggest population. 250 different tribes and just as many religions and lifestyles merge. Nigeria is bordering with Niger, Tschad, Cameroon and Benin. The Gulf of Guinea with the Benin Bay is in the south. Nigeria is a country for open-minded explorers and tourists. The wild game of West Africa can be watched in national parks. Cities like Kano, with the old city built of mud, the Emir Palace and an impressive mosque are well worth your visit. Nollywood in the capital Lagos is Africa's Hollywood. The southern climate brings tropical heat with a strong rain period between April and October. The north has a desert climate, it is warmer and also dryer than in the south. The temperatures are most pleasant in the central high plains of Jos, where the rivers Benue and Niger meet. The Jos-Plateau in the northern high planes is built on more than 1,700 m height level. Many villages of this Cross River State are known for their artcraft and magical rituals.