Back
SHOCKER!!! Kogi State Is BIGGER Than The Entire South-East - Research
Jul 31, 2020
Nigeria is a large country, both in land mass and population. It is Africa’s most populous country with a population of about 200 million people, representing 2.35% of the world’s population. This article identifies states with largest land Mass in Nigeria.
There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria, of which the three largest are Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones which are divided into thirty-six states.
The 5 largest states in Nigeria according to their land mass are
1 Niger
2 Borno
3 Taraba
4 Kaduna
5 Bauchi
Niger State is situated in Central Nigeria. It is the largest state in Nigeria according to land mass, occupying a space of 76,363 square kilometers, and a population of 3,950,249. The state capital is Minna, and other major cities are Bida Kontagora and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 during the regime of General Murtala Mohammed. 
The Nupe, Gbagyi, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, and Koro are the majority of numerous indigenous tribes of Niger State. The state is named after the River Niger. Two of Nigeria’s major hydroelectric power stations, the Kainji Dam, and the Shiroro Dam are located in Niger State, The famous Gurara Falls is in Niger State, and Gurara Local Government. Niger state is also home to Kainji National Park, the largest National Park of Nigeria, which contains Kainji Lake, the Borgu Game Reserve, and the Zugurma Game Reserve.
22Shares
4Comments
5Favorites
11Likes
Say something to impress...
Loading...
Comments
Hot

No content at this moment.

Relevant people
Politics Today
701016 Followers
Daily report on local and global politics.
Related