Nigeria, known as 'Africa's giant,' is a diverse country with over 521 recognized languages, predominantly Yoruba, Ibo, and Hausa. The population is primarily Muslim and Christian, with the president overseeing 36 states, each governed by their own leaders. Cultural influences, including traditional attire and music, reflect both a rich heritage and westernization.

1. N I G E R I A Many Tongues, One Voice

2. Nigeria. Nigeria, Also known as “Africa's Giant” is located at West Africa. A multi cultural and multifaceted melting pot of diversity and talent.

3. Many Tongues... Nigeria has more than 521 languages recognized. But there are 3 major languages in which the others originated from; the Yoruba’s, the Ibo’s and the. The Pie chat to the right contains a breakdown of all the recognized languages in Nigeria. 30% of the population are from the Yoruba's 10% are from the Ibo’s 20% are from the Hausa’s And 40% are the other 518 languages.

4. Religion In Nigeria, the Muslims outnumber the Christians. They are responsible for half of the populations religion, then the Christians own 48% and other religions takes 2% of the population .

5. MR OMARO YAR’DUA (THE MAN IN WHITE IN THE PICTURE TO THE LEFT) IS THE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA BUT NIGERIA STILL HAS CHIEFS WHO KEEP LITTLE SOCIETIES AND TRIBES MOSTLY IN THE RURAL AREAS IN ORDER. THE 36 STATES OF NIGERIA ALSO HAVE GOVERNORS WHO RULE THEM. . A Picture of a chief in Yoruba.

6. <-Traditional wear “Westernized”. IN THE NIGERIAN CULTURE, DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL ATTIRES REPRESENT DIFFERENT TRIBES BUT THE WESTERN CULTURES HAVE STARTED INFLUENCING THE WAY THE NIGERIANS DRESS.

7. The picture on the left is the media portrayal of a Nigerian house but the picture on the right is an average home of a family.

8. The Nigerian Anthem and Pledge Anthem Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause Guide our leaders right Help our youth the truth to know In love and honesty to grow And living just and true Great lofty heights attain To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign. Pledge I pledge to Nigeria my country To be faithful, loyal and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To defend her unity and uphold her honour and glory So help me God.

9. Music has always been the love of every Nigerian. From the talking drum(man on the blue attire) to the flutes. Nowadays, we hear traditional instruments being mixed with the pianos and saxophone. Nigerian music is also becoming popular. Songs by Femi Kuti ( a famous Nigerian musician) can be heard in one of the most popular video game Grand Theft Auto 4.

11. Bibliography Colour chart Green= Strength Brown= representing important resources in Nigeria Green=Agriculture White=peace Black= good earth Red= Strength Purple= Royalty Picture and Text Wikipedia . 05 October. 2008. http://en.wikiped ia.org/wiki/Nigeria Nigeria Facts . 3 October, 2008. http://www.nutnigeria.org/images/Nigeria_coan.jpg.