Nigeria holds which population record?

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Nigeria Quiz: Africa's Giant of Music, Film and Culture

This Nigeria quiz explores Africa's most populous country, from the capital Abuja and the megacity Lagos to the Niger River, Zuma Rock, Nollywood films, Afrobeats stars, Fela Kuti, Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, the Benin Bronzes and the great jollof rice debate. Ten questions, 90 seconds.

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Capital
Which city replaced Lagos as Nigeria's capital in 1991?
Population
Nigeria holds which population record?
Rivers
Nigeria is named after which great river that flows through it?
Film
What is the Nigerian film industry, one of the largest in the world by number of films, called?
Music
Which musician created Afrobeat in the 1970s, mixing jazz, funk and West African rhythms?
Literature
Which Nigerian author wrote Things Fall Apart, one of Africa's most-read novels?
Food
Which spicy tomato rice dish is at the center of a friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana?
Art
The Benin Bronzes, famous sculptures and plaques, come from which historic kingdom in southern Nigeria?
Landmarks
Which huge rock near Abuja is pictured on Nigeria's 100 naira note?
Languages
Which three languages are the largest in Nigeria?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which city replaced Lagos as Nigeria's capital in 1991?
Answer: Abuja
Abuja was built as a planned city in the center of the country. Lagos remains the largest city and business hub.
Q2: Nigeria holds which population record?
Answer: Africa's most populous country
With more than 220 million people, Nigeria has more people than any other African nation. It is one of the world's youngest populations.
Q3: Nigeria is named after which great river that flows through it?
Answer: The Niger
The Niger and its main tributary, the Benue, meet at Lokoja in a Y shape that appears on Nigeria's coat of arms.
Q4: What is the Nigerian film industry, one of the largest in the world by number of films, called?
Answer: Nollywood
Nollywood produces thousands of films a year. Many began as low-budget home videos and now stream worldwide.
Q5: Which musician created Afrobeat in the 1970s, mixing jazz, funk and West African rhythms?
Answer: Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti was also a political activist. Modern Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems draw on his legacy.
Q6: Which Nigerian author wrote Things Fall Apart, one of Africa's most-read novels?
Answer: Chinua Achebe
Published in 1958, it has sold more than 20 million copies. Wole Soyinka became Africa's first Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1986.
Q7: Which spicy tomato rice dish is at the center of a friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana?
Answer: Jollof rice
Both countries claim to make the best jollof. It is a must at West African parties and celebrations.
Q8: The Benin Bronzes, famous sculptures and plaques, come from which historic kingdom in southern Nigeria?
Answer: The Kingdom of Benin
Many bronzes were taken by British forces in 1897. Several museums have begun returning them to Nigeria.
Q9: Which huge rock near Abuja is pictured on Nigeria's 100 naira note?
Answer: Zuma Rock
Zuma Rock rises about 725 meters. Some say they can see a human face in the rock.
Q10: Which three languages are the largest in Nigeria?
Answer: Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo
Nigeria has more than 500 languages. English is the official language, and Nigerian Pidgin is widely spoken.

Nigeria Quiz – The Giant of Africa

Nigeria, in West Africa, is the most populous country on the continent and one of its largest economies. Often called the Giant of Africa, it is a land of great diversity, with more than 250 ethnic groups and over 500 languages. Its influence on music, film, literature and fashion reaches far beyond its borders.

Nigeria's history includes powerful kingdoms and empires. The Nok culture produced terracotta sculptures more than 2,000 years ago, and the Kingdom of Benin created the famous bronzes. The northern cities of Kano and Katsina were centers of trade across the Sahara. Nigeria became a British colony and gained independence in 1960. In 1991, the capital moved from Lagos to Abuja.

Lagos, on the Atlantic coast, is one of the largest cities in Africa and a center of business, music and nightlife. The Niger and Benue rivers cross the country, and landscapes range from coastal mangroves and rainforests in the south to savannas in the north. Landmarks include Zuma Rock, Olumo Rock and the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO site.

Nigerian culture has gone global. Nollywood produces thousands of films each year, and Afrobeats artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems top international charts, building on Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Writers Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are world-famous. Nigerian food, including jollof rice, suya and pounded yam with egusi soup, is loved across Africa and beyond.

This quiz covers the history, geography, culture and food of Nigeria.

Festivals and fashion are a big part of Nigerian life. The Durbar festivals of the north feature horsemen in dazzling robes, while the Calabar Carnival in December fills the streets with music and costumes. Nigerians are known for bold, colorful clothing made from Ankara prints and aso-oke cloth, and big, joyful weddings, called owambe parties, can last all day with music and dancing.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for music fans, readers, food lovers and anyone curious about West Africa.

Nigeria's capital and largest city
Why Nigeria is called the Giant of Africa
The Niger River and famous landmarks
Nollywood and Afrobeats
Famous Nigerian writers and art
Nigerian food and languages

Quick Facts About Nigeria

Nigeria's currency is the naira.
The country's flag is green, white and green.
Nigeria is one of Africa's largest oil producers.
The Durbar festival in northern Nigeria features colorful horse parades.
Suya is a spicy grilled meat skewer sold as street food.
Nigeria's national football team is nicknamed the Super Eagles.