Prior to British colonization in the nineteenth century, Nigeria was under the control of quite advanced societies such as the kingdom of Borno in the northeast and the Hausa kingdoms in northern and central Nigeria.

The British bestowed partial representation on the local population before granting complete independence to the country in October 1960 which came into existence after the lines were drawn on the maps of Nigeria.

This West African country is considered to have the largest population in the African continent. It is seen to be surrounded by Benin on its western side and Chad and Cameroon on its eastern frontier on all Nigeria maps.

Maps also depict the border with Niger towards the north with its coast forming a part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean.The nation of Nigeria has lots of attractive tourist destinations on the map.

One Nigeria tourism industry favorite location is the Yankari national Park with its wonderful spectacle of wildlife. The Aso Rock is the biggest rock out crop in Abuja which adds immense grandeur to the natural landscape.

The coconut beach situated in Badagry is one of the favorite tourist attractions in guide maps of the country. The Bar Beach which is also referred to as Victoria Beach in Ahmadu Bello Way is yet another hotspot on the map of Nigeria.

Nigeria tourism has now flourished well and have very lucrative spots and offers to tourist who are willing to travel to Nigeria