There are popular Tourist Destinations in Nigeria which should be included in your Nigeria Tours. Nigeria is in western Africa and borders the countries of the Republic of Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon. The capital city is Abuja located in the center of the country. Some of the major Tourist Destinations in Nigeria are Abuja, Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Ibadan.
Abuja
Abuja is a popular Nigerian Tourist Destination and is also an important city since it's the national capital. Abuja became Nigeria's official capital on 12th December 1991 replacing Lagos. The reason for making it the capital was its central location and its significance as a symbol of neutrality and national unity. While Getting to Abuja you can take flights to the Abuja International Airport. The airport has well connected international and domestic flights.
The Weather in Abuja is of three types namely warm and humid rainy season, dry season and harmattan. You can visit a number of attractions in Abuja like National Church of Nigeria, Abuja Stadium, Gurara Falls, and Aso and Zuma Rock .
Lagos
One of the other important Tourist Destinations in Nigeria is the city of Lagos. It is the most populous in Nigeria and is also the second most populous in Africa. The city was a Yoruba settlement and in its early years it was ruled by the Kingdom of Benin. The Portuguese explorer Ruy de Sequeira named the area Lago de Curamo when he visited this place in 1472. The city was annexed as a British colony in 1861 and from 1914 to 1991 it was the national capital.
Lagos has well developed highways and also an airport. The Murtala Mohammed International Airport has numerous international and domestic flights. The city has short and heavy rainy seasons with a short dry season. You can visit the Lagos Attractions like Lagios Lagoon, Oba's Palace, Water House, Cuban Lodge and Shitta Mosque.
Calabar
Calabar is another traveled Tourist Destination of Nigeria. It is located in the southeastern part of the country. Calabar is also the capital of the Cross River State. It became an international port from the 16th century and was a major slave port from the late 17th century to the 19th century. It also features the earliest military barracks, first Presbyterian Church, the first monorail, public general hospital, the oldest post office and botanical gardens.
Kano
Kano is the third largest city in Nigeria and is the administrative center of the Kano State. The traditional ruler of the city is the Emir of Kano. You can see a number of attractions like the Old City, Emir's Palace, Great Mosque and Gida Dan Hausa. Ibadan is also one of the visited Tourist Destinations in Nigeria. It is situated in the southwestern part of the country. Ibadan is an important transit point between the northern areas and the coastal areas. It is the capital of the Oyo State and has a well developed transportation network. The Ibadan airport is well linked to the major Nigerian cities. A number of attractions can be visited like The Bower Memorial Tower, Cocoa House and Mapo Hall.
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