There is more to Nigeria than what the media tends to portray. These few maps provide a background into factual insights about Nigeria and Nigerians. More maps can be found on www.nigeriainmaps.com or follow us on Twitter: @NigeriaInMaps Happy viewing!

1. @NigeriaInMaps
www.nigeriainmaps.com
5 Maps about Nigeria that
every Foreigner Must See
Created
By
info@nigeriainmaps.com

2. @NigeriaInMaps www.nigeriainmaps.com
Sadly, thousands of Nigerians have been killed by the terrorist sect: Boko Haram;
however Nigeria as a whole is not under siege. There were NO reported cases in 24
out of the 36 states + the Federal Capital Territory in 2015

3. @NigeriaInMaps www.nigeriainmaps.com
Africa is NOT a country; Nigeria happens to be one of the 54 countries on the
continent. She prides herself as the most populated country with the largest
economy in Africa. More people live in Nigeria (shaded in green) than in all these
countries (shaded in blue) combined

4. @NigeriaInMaps www.nigeriainmaps.com
Lagos is regarded as the commercial capital of Nigeria. It is one of the wealthiest
states in the country. This is evident in the amount of revenue it generates on a
yearly basis. In 2014, Lagos state had a total IGR (Internally Generated Revenue) of
N276 Billion ($690 Million); this was MORE than that of 31 other states combined.

5. @NigeriaInMaps www.nigeriainmaps.com
Women make up approximately 6% of senators in the Nigerian Senate. In the 2015
elections, only 7 female senators out of a total of 109 were elected into office.
According to Senator Monsurat Sunmonu “Women should be encouraged to
participate more [in] politics”

6. @NigeriaInMaps www.nigeriainmaps.com
Lagos is arguably considered the most populated city in Nigeria and indeed Africa.
Incidentally, she has the smallest land area in Nigeria. Approximately the same
number of people who live in Lagos (shaded Blue) also live in the area shaded red.

7. See More Interesting Maps
On
www.nigeriainmaps.com
Or
Follow on Twitter
For special requests, comments or suggestions, kindly send an email to:
info@nigeriainmaps.com
Nigeria In Maps Creator: Olusegun Osifuye
@NigeriaInMaps