Curious Facts Contest #3 Curious Facts About Nigeria
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I am participating in a contest and will write on 5 curious facts about Nigeria.
Nigeria is a developing nation in the western part of Africa. Here are some curious facts about the country:
Highest Twin Births
The Yoruba tribe in southwest Nigeria are confirmed to have the highest number of multiple births. With a statistic of 158 twins per every 1000 births, a particular town, Igbo-Ora, in Oyo State is nicknamed The Twin Capital of The World.
Source: journalducameroun.com
Largest Diversity of Butterflies
[Source!] (https://goo.gl/images/vbC8N6)
Cross River State harbours the largest diversity of butterflies in the world.
The Jos Indigobird and Anambra Waxbill
Source: www.hbw.com
These endangered species of birds are found nowhere else on the planet but Nigeria.
7% of Languages Worldwide
Nigeria having more than 500 ethnic groups within it is home to 7% of all languages spoken today.
Source: www.freeimages.com
Nollywood
Nollywood, the Nigerian Movie industry is the second largest producer of movies behind Bollywood. About 200 movies are produced weekly.
Wow, I'm a Nigerian and didn't know all of these lol. Well done mate
A lot of Nigerians do not know some of these facts posted here. Thanks for commenting here.
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Great entry! I am so fascinated from the first facts about the high twin births in Nigeria. :)
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Yes, that is a fact which many people do not know. Your contest is great! Following you for updates on more of such contests.
Wow such amazing facts about Nigeria I have not heard of before. Thanks for the knowledge...
You are welcome. Thanks for your comment.