Nigeria

Situated in tropical West Africa, the oil rich state of Nigeria is the regional superpower, but despite its abundant natural resources it remains one of the world’s poorest countries with a per capita GDP of just US$300 per annum.

With 500 miles (805km) of coastline Nigeria has all the raw ingredients to make for a top tourist destination, and the new government has pledged to improve infrastructure and attract investment to tap the country’s tourism potential. Meanwhile, this varied land of sandy beaches, lagoons, tracts of tropical forest, magnificent waterfalls and fascinating historic sites is being enjoyed by only the most adventurous travellers.

The vast majority of visitors to Nigeria come for business and the regular flights from Europe and North America have remained packed with oil executives looking for their slice of Africa’s largest oil producer

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