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November 10, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Nigeria Packing Round 1. Compared to rest of West Africa, Nigeria is the "most" of all these things except SAFE . 2. The official language in Nigeria is ENGLISH . 3 This capital city has a population of only about 420,000. ABUJA 4. You need a wallet full of NAIRAS to shop at most market stalls in Nigeria. 5. Lions, elephants and waterbucks roam freely in YANKARI National Park. 6. The three main religions practiced in Nigeria are Islam, Christianity and ANIMISM . Picture: red brick building Departure Round 1. These deep-fried balls of peanut paste are a popular Nigerian snack. KULIKULI 2. Benin City hosts the seven-day IGUE/EWERE Festival in early December that includes a mock battle. 3. This Nigerian's politically motivated songs landed him in jail. FELA KUTI 4 This third-longest river in Africa cuts northwest to south across Nigeria. NIGER RIVER 5. Nigeria's national football (soccer) team is named the Super EAGLES . Picture: modern building with curved roof On Tour 1. The 1967 civil war was caused by the east's desire to secede and create the kingdom of BIAFRA . 2 Oshogbo is noted for the sacred FOREST found right outside the town. 3. Although Port Harcourt was built for exporting, coal it is now a center for the OIL industry. 4. This third-largest city in Nigeria is the oldest in all of West Africa. KANO 5. The MBE Mountain Conservation Project is dedicated to preserving these animals. GORILLAS 6. Benin City gained world attention as the home of this art form. BRONZE STATUARY 7. The city museum in Calabar is housed in the former residence of a/an GOVERNOR . Picture: large rock 8. Misnamed BRASS Island in the Niger delta region, is home to an remote Nembe community. 9. The main attraction in Kano is the KURMI MARKET . 10. Kane in Ogoniland is the hometown of Ken Saro-Wiwa famed NOVELIST/PLAYWRITE and political activist. 11. The Wikki are a popular attraction at Yankari National Park. WARM SPRINGS 12. Native houses are one exhibit at the Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture in JOS . Bonus Question One Kano's famous DYE pits are said to be the oldest in Africa. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Nigeria is Kano found? Area 2 Picture: mosque Slide Show 1. The Emir still lives in the huge mud-walled "Emir's Palace" that is a landmark in KANO . 2. This round building can be seen on a trip from Lagos Airport into the center city. NATIONAL THEATRE 3. This huge granite outcrop is one of Nigeria's best know landmarks. ZUMA ROCK 4. You can find a gold-covered national mosque in this Nigerian city. ABUJA Clues for next destination: Lobster Kennebunkport Famous national park |