Curious Facts Contest #3 Curious Facts About Nigeria

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I am participating in a contest and will write on 5 curious facts about Nigeria.

Nigeria is a developing nation in the western part of Africa. Here are some curious facts about the country:

Highest Twin Births

The Yoruba tribe in southwest Nigeria are confirmed to have the highest number of multiple births. With a statistic of 158 twins per every 1000 births, a particular town, Igbo-Ora, in Oyo State is nicknamed The Twin Capital of The World.
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Source: journalducameroun.com

Largest Diversity of Butterflies

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[Source!] (https://goo.gl/images/vbC8N6)

Cross River State harbours the largest diversity of butterflies in the world.

The Jos Indigobird and Anambra Waxbill

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Source: www.hbw.com
These endangered species of birds are found nowhere else on the planet but Nigeria.

7% of Languages Worldwide

Nigeria having more than 500 ethnic groups within it is home to 7% of all languages spoken today.
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Source: www.freeimages.com

Nollywood

Nollywood, the Nigerian Movie industry is the second largest producer of movies behind Bollywood. About 200 movies are produced weekly.

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