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Nigeria's three regions

Northern Nigeria has a lot of high, flat plains. The Hausa and Fulani make up the biggest ethnic group in Northern Nigeria. There is a very hot climate and a lot of the people are farmers and herders.

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Much of Western Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea, is savanna. The Yoruba make up the largest ethnic group in the western region of Nigeria. City-Yoruba have a variety of jobs to choose from, while urban Yoruba work on farms.The Yoruba are known for their beads and drums.

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Eastern Nigeria, also on the Gulf of Guinea, has swamps lining its coast. The largest ethnic group is the Igbo, with 18% of Nigeria's people belonging to this group. The Igbo like to use masks and sometimes build houses on stilts in swampy areas. Most of Eastern Nogeria's money comes from oil.

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Nigeria's location in Africa

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Nigeria's national flag

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Nigeria's Coat of Arms