Nigeria Trivia Quiz

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1. The capital of Nigeria is called Kano

True

False

It is Lagos, estimated to inhabit 11, 135,000 people

Explanation

It is Lagos, estimated to inhabit 11, 135,000 people

About This Quiz

The following questions are set to quickly and promptly test your knowledge on Nigeria. Other than having the largest population in Africa, what else do you know about this country? Find out below and all the best.

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2. The Islamic sect Boko Harem was responsible for the brutal death of more than 400 people in and around Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria

True

False

The Islamic sect made a comeback in 2011 and was thought to be related to Al-Qaida

Explanation

The Islamic sect made a comeback in 2011 and was thought to be related to Al-Qaida

3. Homosexuals are accepted in Nigeria

True

False

on January 7, 2014, the President Jonathan Goodluck signed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act into law

Explanation

on January 7, 2014, the President Jonathan Goodluck signed the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act into law

4. The longest and largest river in Nigeria is the River Niger

True

False

It spans around 4.148 kilometers

Explanation

It spans around 4.148 kilometers

5. The major religions in Nigeria are Islam and Hinduism

True

False

The two major religions are Christianity and Islam

Explanation

The two major religions are Christianity and Islam

6. The Nigerian hollywood industry is called "Nollywood"

True

False

It produces more than 200 movies every week

Explanation

It produces more than 200 movies every week

7. Nigeria is the most populous country on the African Continent

True

False

More than 160 million people are living there

Explanation

More than 160 million people are living there

8. Nigeria has always been an independent country

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False

In October 1960 Nigeria gained independence from Britain and joined the Common Wealth

Explanation

In October 1960 Nigeria gained independence from Britain and joined the Common Wealth

9. Nigeria consists of approximately 389 different ethnic groups

True

False

10. The age structure of 15-24 year olds make up 19,3 %

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False

The age group of 0-14 make up 43, 4 % - It has one of the youngest populations in the world and in 2050 Nigeria will reach an estimated population of 440 million people

Explanation

The age group of 0-14 make up 43, 4 % - It has one of the youngest populations in the world and in 2050 Nigeria will reach an estimated population of 440 million people

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