Nigeria

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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country located in West Africa. The official language is English, which serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. As of 2021, Nigeria is linguistically diverse, with over 500 indigenous languages spoken across the country. Some of the major languages include Hausa, spoken by approximately 30% of the population, Yoruba, spoken by around 21%, and Igbo, spoken by about 18%. Other significant languages include Fulani, Kanuri, and Ijaw. Many Nigerians are multilingual, using different languages for various aspects of daily life. English is widely spoken, particularly in urban areas and among the educated population.

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Ethnic Groups:

Hausa 30%, Yoruba 15.5%, Igbo (Ibo) 15.2%, Fulani 6%, Tiv 2.4%, Kanuri/Beriberi 2.4%, Ibibio 1.8%, Ijaw/Izon 1.8%, other 24.7% (2018 est.) note: Nigeria, Africas most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups