TABLE OF CONTENTS A COUNTRY OF COLORS AND RHYTHMS 4 6 LOCATION LANDSCAPE AND CLIMATE 8 10 WILDLIFE 12 PEOPLE COMMUNITIES 14 16 CUSTOMS SCHOOL AND WORK 18 20 PLAY FOOD 22 24 CELEBRATIONS 26 TIMELINE NIGERIA FACTS 28 30 GLOSSARY TO LEARN MORE 31 32 INDEX
A COUNTRY OF COLORS AND RHYTHMS BALOGUN MARKET LAGOS A family wanders through the stalls of Balogun Market in Lagos Nigeria Colorful fabrics and handmade crafts are on display After buying a few souvenirs the family takes a break at a small buka nearby The cozy local café serves them tasty moi moi bean cakes and tea 4
OTHER TOP SITES IDANRE HILL OGBUNIKE CAVES YANKARI NATIONAL PARK ZUMA ROCK THE GIANT OF AFRICA Nigeria is often called the Giant of Africa It gets its nickname from its massive population and many natural resources After their snack the family heads downtown to Freedom Park They visit an art gallery inside the park Then they relax by the pond while enjoying the rhythmic drumming of live reggae music The colors flavors and music of Lagos are a window to the lively country of Nigeria 5
