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List of ethnic groups in Nigeria. Nigeria is a very ethnically diverse country with 371 ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Hausa, Yoruba and the Igbo. [1] Nigeria has one official language which is English, as a result of the British colonial rule over the nation.
The Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups are said to be one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, if not the largest, with a population of over 20 million people. The Hausa and Fulani live in the northern part of Nigeria. They are both different tribes, but are often counted as one due to cultural similarity.
18 lip 2019 · Nigeria is a fascinating country; in the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, there are over 500 ethnic groups and over 500 languages spoken! Explore the eight largest ethnic groups in Nigeria below:
54.3% of Nigerians are urban dwellers, with the annual rate of urbanisation being estimated at 3.92%. [1][a] Nigeria is home to 371 ethnic groups speaking over 500 languages [1] and the variety of customs and traditions among them gives the country great cultural diversity.
20 sty 2023 · Nigeria Consist of my Tribe and many Cultures, Hausa Fulani are the largest or is the most popular tribe in Nigeria, even though the Hausa and Fulani are different tribes but they are considered as one tribe due to the close relationship that exist between the two tribes.
9 lis 2024 · Nigeria is a very ethnically diverse country with 371 ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Hausa, Yoruba and the Igbo. [1] Nigeria has one official language which is English, as a result of the British colonial rule over the nation.
13 lis 2024 · Igbo: Primarily located in the southeast. Ijaw: Mainly in the Niger Delta region. Kanuri: Primarily in the northeast. These larger ethnic groups often play significant roles in Nigeria’s political and economic spheres, but it’s important to recognize the contributions of all ethnic groups to the nation’s diversity.
