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           NIGERIA
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Nigeria is a large and
populous country in West
Africa, and from the Gulf of
Guinea it extends north to the
border with Niger. It has a
variable landscape and
climate, from the hot and
humid swampy coastal areas and
tropical forest belts of the
interior, to the arid
mountains and savanna of the
north. The two main rivers are
the Niger and the Benue. The
main agricultural products are
cocoa, rubber, groundnuts and
cotton. Only cocoa, however,
is of any significance for
export. The country depends on
a fluctuating revenue from
petroleum exports.

Area (Sq. Km.): 923,763

Population: 112,765,000

Capital: Abuja
         (New Federal Capital)
         Lagos
         (Capital until 1992)

Language:
English

Religion:
Moslem 50%
Christian 40%

Government Type:
Military

Currency: Naira

Embassy:
Nigeria House,
9 Northumberland Avenue,
London,
WC2N 5BX.
0171-839-1244

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Foreign Office Advice:

Business and services are
returning to normal after the
recent prolonged strike by oil
workers.

Visitors should exercise
caution as there is a high
incidence of street crime and
armed robbery, especially in
Lagos and the southern states.
Travel outside cities after
dark is unsafe.

Fraud is commonplace and
business people should check
credentials of Nigerian
contacts carefully before
transacting business.

Further details can be
obtained from the DTI (Nigeria
Desk Tel: 0171-215-4966).

Check with Nigerian
authorities about local
regulations. Visas must be
obtained before arrival. If
possible take a copy of your
letter of invitation with you.
Use only authorised Bureaux de
Change and major hotels for
currency transactions. Avoid
touts.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129