where are you originally from?
nigeria
people
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your people?
fun loving, gregarious, resilient and hardworking.
on a scale of 1-10, how well does your country speak english?
7
can you give a key phrase/word/expression that people in your country usually say?
your village people at work
how do i say “hello/thank you/please/sorry” in your language?
imeela- igbo, nagode- hausa, ese- yoruba( the 3 major languages spoken in nigeria) thank you.
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
people love going out and partying!
food
best food? weirdest food? local food to try?
abacha- food made from tapioca and oil bean seed.
best drink? local drink to try?
nkwu enu- palmwine
how is breakfast served in your country?
we really don’t have a breakfast culture.
culture
the best festival to attend?
new yam festival
which sport are you guys crazy about?
football
what excursions and/or activities do you extremely suggest that visitors must do?
calabar christmas carnival( cross river state), obudu cattle ranch( cross river state), kajuru castle,(kaduna) yankari game reserve, ( plateau state), idanre hills, olumo rock.
are there any local customs a visitor should be sensitive to?
people in nigeria like to greet people even if you are a stranger, it’s considered rude not to answer back.
places
what is/are the most surreal places/landmarks to visit?
idanre hills, gurara water falls, ikogosi warm springs, ngwo caves and waterfall
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
awhum waterfall and caves and ozalla lake
where can visitors find the best beach?
lagos
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
calabar in cross river state
country
in one word or sentence, how do you describe your country?
a beautiful land with diverse people and diverse cultures all fused together to make a fabric of people who love life.
how many days at least should a visitor spend in your country?
2 weeks
when is the best time to visit?
december- lots of festivities
can you give interesting trivia about your country?
most populous country in africa with more than 170 million people
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
nigeria is the giant of africa
travel
are you a traveler? which place is your favorite so far?
i travel once in a while.
about elizabeth
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