Hello @steemgeography, I am happy to do my ever first geography contest. I hope you enjoy reading through.

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Country

I am from Nigeria, a West African Country was named by Flora Shaw. The name Nigeria emanated from Niger River Area. It consists of 36 states and their capital. The Nigeria capital is located in Abuja. Though we have English as an official language, Pidgin is now know as Lingua Franca, the unofficial language of Nigerians, it is very rare to go to a place and not see someone not speaking Pidgin language.

What is the culture?

The diversity of Nigeria Culture. Nigeria has over 520 languages, 150 dialects and ethnic groups. The most popular groups are the Hausas found in the Northern part of Nigeria. The Yorubas that dominate the South West and the Igbos dominating the Southeast. Other ethnic groups include that is recognized are the Kanuris in the Northeast, the Tiv found in the North Central and the Ibibio/Efik/Annang occupying the South South. That is not to say that other groups are not noticed but they are mainly in the minority.

Why do you love it?

The fact that each ethnic group has its own uniqueness that it carries. From its languages/dialects, to their African attires, the foods. Their festivals that features different dance steps and singing in their different arrays of asoebi attire. Their displays of the crafty power. The Yorubas train their male children to prostate and the females to kneel on the floor when greeting an elderly person

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(https://m.guardian.ng/life/traditional-marriage-rites-in-nigeria/)(Marriage Dowry presented by the groom to the bride's family)

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(Yoruba Wedding Prostration)

Is this something that has a long history in your country?

From ages past, Nigeria is and always will be in existence. The Igbos are popular for their "Omugwo" which happens when a married woman gives birth, she is treated to a special treatment of dishes and pampering to freshen up the mother and her baby. The New yam festivals which is usually celebrated from June to September depending on the village to celebrate the bountiful yam harvest.

Popular festivals include

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• Traditional marriage (Igbankwu)
• Traditional Retirement (Igbankwu Uche)
• Ikeji Arondizuogu
• Ofala Festival
• New Yam festivals
• Argungun fishing festivals( Africa's largest fishing celebration)
• Ayo Festival
• Calabar carnival
• Felabration
• Lagos Black Heritage Festival. To name but a few.

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Argungun Fishing Festivals

Do you know what the tourist think about it?

Tourist finds it amazing especially during the dancing. They are amazed by how bodies with so much flexibility. They have the opportunity to witness the different display of art.

Can you enjoy it?

If I don't enjoy it, who will? It is part preserving the culture handed over from our fore-fathers. It gives one the opportunity to be noticed for persons displaying their works to being recognised all over the world. It is worth experiencing.

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