STATES OF NIGERIA EXPLAINED! 

Well it's ABOUT TIME the most populous country in #AFRICA gets its own subdivision breakdown! and of course- HugeThanks CoPilot fitness for sponsoring! Click on this link for a free 14 day trial! go.trainwell.net/geographynow-cp

Thanks so much for letting me join you on this episode!!! Had so much funnn

Nigeria is the worlds largest importer of Norwegian Stockfish, a traditional Norwegian food where cod is dried in the cold air over wooden racks until it's rock hard. During the Biafran war Norway sent some stockfish with their aid shipments, and nigerians are so fond of fish that they've been eating it ever since.

I’m Igbo man from Enugu state and you guys are spot on with the detailed research. Thank you for covering Nigeria like this.

My surgery professor was from Zaria, she brought me Kilishi and pictures of the Emir’s festival. Love from Ghana btw 🇬🇭

I hope to visit Yorubaland one day. I don’t know if Yorubas know how huge is the influence of their culture in Brasil. 🇧🇷 🇳🇬

I'm glad that Nigeria has appealed to the video than Egypt. West Africa seems very interesting

I was confused when i saw "Nigerian states", had to confirm that it's the real "Geography now" channel 🤣🤣🤣 🇳🇬🇳🇬

NIGERIA MENTIONED RAHHH🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Love Nigeria from India 🇮🇳

*NIGERIANS!!!* You have a great country with amazing history and culture. Much love from Ethiopia ❤

I know very little about Nigeria, which always feels weird considering how it has so many people. Cool to see some more stuff about it!

I'm pretty much interested in the Igbo. Got a few friends I look upto here in Athens, and wish to learn more about them. ❤❤❤❤❤

Love Nigeria from Jamaica 🇯🇲

For all non Nigerians, here are Nigerian states American equivalents: Lagos: New York Kano: Texas Rivers: Florida Anambra: Illinois FCT: DC

I'm from edo state and edo to the world 😍❤ Cant wait for our bronzes to be returned

It’s interesting how much Yoruba culture influences modern Brazilian culture. Like, all Brazilians know orixas, especially Yemanja. And several will make offerings to her even if they don’t follow Afro-Brazilian religions

Good to learn that Nigeria is more than Lagos, Oil and Religious strife.

It's so cool how you have friends who can join and give local expertise and share their knowledge

From a Puerto Rican Canadian, so much love to the flying eagles of Africa, NIGERIA 🇳🇬. Best fufu! 🇵🇷🤝🏾🇳🇬

I love Nigerian football team ❤❤🇳🇵

My mom is from Warri Delta state and my Dad from Mbaise Imo state so I was waiting the whole video to see those two, but of course they had to be all the way at the end 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

We love you from Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤❤

Respect Nigeria from Bharat!!!

Proudly Naija via Benin kingdom. Thank you for making this video.

I always find it fascinating how countries organize their states, districts, etc.

Love this video I’m Yoruba and Fulani

Proudly Igbo❤

You should explain the provinces and administrative divisions of Korea! You could do South Korea, and North Korea for more fun! 🇰🇷🇰🇵🌏❤

Kano being described as the king pin final boss is so on point lol.

Naija make a unite, Naija Naija lets do it again 🔥🇳🇬

Thank you for this video. Shout out to my Nigeria 🇳🇬 people

If you are doing a filler episode on Malaysia in future episodes, here’s my explanation on the 13 states of Malaysia: 1.) Perlis: The Northernmost and the smallest state in Malaysia and is most famous for its caves the famous one being Gua Kelam and is famous for its seafoods as the main activities there is mostly fishing, also lots of paddy fields and is also famous for Wang Kelian Border Market which is located in Padang Besar bordering Thailand. The Capital of Perlis is Kangar. 2.) Kedah: Kedah is often considered a ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia as it is one of the largest producers of rice in the country and its landscapes are mostly dominated by paddy fields. They even have their own Kedah Paddy Museum, Kedah is also known for places like Bujang Valley, Alor Setar Tower, Kedah State Art Gallery and don’t forget Kedah’s most famous tourist destination and its none other than Langkawi Island, which is very famous for its beaches, Due to its breathtaking natural scenery and landscapes. Langkawi is also one of Malaysia’s duty free zones and this also means that things like alcohol are openly sold there sometimes at a cheaper price without being subjected to tax regulations. The Capitol of Kedah is Alor Setar. 3.) Penang: Consists of Penang Island and the one on the mainland known as Seberang Perai. And this also gave Penang the nickname “Pearl Of The Orient”. It was also part of the three entities of the Strait Settlements It is very famous for its rich cultures, history and UNESCO heritage sites with its colonial style buildings, temples, arts, and not to mention for its Peranakan Baba Nyonya culture which are people descended from Chinese traders whom have intermarried with local people and have created a fusion of Chinese and Malay culture and traditions, Penang is also known for being a food haven and its most famous dish being the Penang Char Kway Teow. Penang is also known as a hub for its circuit board manufacturing industry. Famous places include Penang Hill, Baba Nyonya mansion, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Fort Cornwallis, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang War Museum and many more. The Capital of Penang is George Town. 4.) Perak: Perak was famous for its history as a tin mining region and its history goes way back when the story starts with Long Jaafar, a Malay chief of Larut whom discovered tin deposits while he was bathing in a river and Since then, Perak have prospered for its tin ore mining productions and this also led to the migration of Chinese working as tin miners in Perak. These various Chinese clans began to rival one another and started vying for control over the tin industry and this led to the Larut war and Ngah Ibrahim, whom is the chief of Larut, and the son of Long Jaafar, began asking for help from a British superintendent from the British Strait Settlements named Captain Speedy to solve the dispute. Nowadays, Perak is most famous for places like Kellie’s Castle, Ipoh Railway Station, Gua Tempurong, Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan and many more. The capital of Perak is Ipoh. 5.) Selangor: Sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to Malaysia” as it hosts Malaysia’s main international airport which is Kuala Lumpur International Airport located in Sepang. It also host one of the largest seaports in Malaysia known as Port Klang. Selangor is also a major hub for commerce, industry and service sectors and has a lot of industrial areas cities like Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya and more. Places of interests include Sunway Lagoon, Batu Caves, Sepang International Circuit, Klang River, Shah Alam Stadium and Cyberjaya. Kuala Lumpur also used to the capital of Selangor but then broke off to become a Federal Territory of Malaysia. The capital of Selangor have since moved to Shah Alam. 6.) Negeri Sembilan: The state is very famous and unique as it is the only state in Malaysia which the population mostly descended from the ethnic Minangkabau groups and that is why you can mostly see a lot of Minangkabau esthetics especially in the architecture, culture and arts. Places of interest include Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan State Museum, Istana Seri Menanti and many more. Capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban. 7.) Melaka: Also known as the Historical state, Melaka was also one of the three Strait Settlements alongside Penang and Singapore. Melaka Is best known for not only its rich history but also a fusion of cultures as Melaka was considered as a hub for trading due to its strategic location in the Melaka straits and people from all over the world especially Chinese and Indian traders not only stop to trade but even intermingled and marrying the local Malay people in which the descendants became the Peranakan people not only included the Baba Nyonyas, but also the Chettis Whom are considered the Indian Peranakan which is an ethnic groups whom are descendants from early Indian traders intermarrying with the local Malay people and lastly, the Kristang people which are descendants from Portuguese settlers and colonialists. Places in Melaka include A’Famosa, Stadhuys, Jonker Street, Melaka River which is also dubbed the “Venice Of The East”, The Church Of Christ and many more. The Capital of Melaka is Melaka City. 8.) Johor: The Southernmost state in Malaysia and also borders Singapore, It is home to the busiest international land border crossing in the world. It is the only state in Malaysia to have two coastline which are the Melaka Straits to the west and the South China Sea to the east. Johor is the only state in Malaysia to have its own Royal Military Force which protects and serve the Sultan Of Johor and is the oldest active force in Malaysia founded in 1886. Some of Johor’s famous attractions include Muar, Desaru Water Park, Kukup Fishing Village, Kota Tinggi Waterfalls, Rawa Island and more. The Capital of Johor is Johor Bahru. 9.) Pahang: The third largest state in Malaysia and the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. And this makes it the most geographically diverse state with vast natural rainforests which is home to diverse flora and faunas. So this is also the reason why Pahang has many national parks and reserves and the most famous one being Taman Negara, Gunung Tahan Wildlife Park, and more. Pahang is also famous for places like Genting Highlands which is home to Genting Theme Park and Resorts, Cameron Highlands which is famous for its mountainous climate which makes it suitable for planting certain fruits including strawberries, passion fruits and also tea plantations, Bukit Tinggi French Village and Fraser Hill and also Tioman Island The Capital of Pahang is Kuantan. 10.) Kelantan: Kelantan is sort of like the Aceh of Malaysia as it is the one of the most conservative religious states governed by Sharia law with restrictions on clothing, gambling, alcohol, entertainment and etc. And this is also why Kelantan is the only state in Malaysia to have no cinemas and entertainment outlets, Besides that, Kelantan is most well known for its agricultural economy and is home to the most famous Gua Musang cave which is surrounded by limestone hills and popular with rock climbers and cave explorers. Kelantan is also famous for its beaches, handicrafts, marketplace and more. Places include Seri Khadijah Market, Kelantan State Museum, Istana Jahar, Wat Phothivihan, Sultan Ismail Petra Arch and many more. Capital of Kelantan is Kota Bharu. 11.) Terengganu: It is basically Kelantan’s little brother trying to follow in his elder brother’s footsteps, also a highly religious and conservative oriented state with heavy restrictions on alcohol, gambling and entertainment. Terengganu is famous for being the hub for petrochemicals and the largest complex can be found in Kerteh it is also famous for its scenic islands, pristine beaches, traditional arts and craft which includes kite flying contests and also producers of Batiks and Songkok. Places of interests includes Tasik Kenyir, Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Perhentian Island, Redang Island and many more. The Capital of Terengganu is Kuala Terengganu. 12.) Sarawak: The largest state in Malaysia and one of the two special states located in East Malaysia along with Sabah, it has one of the most unique histories, culture and status as it is one of the founding states of the Malaysian Federation alongside Sabah, Malaya and Singapore in 1963 which means that the state has certain autonomy and rights enshrined to Sarawak via the Malaysian Agreement 1963 which includes immigration in which Malaysians from outside Sarawak must bring a passport or IC to enter Sarawak and have a work permit if they want to work in the state. It is the only state in Malaysia to have a Christian majority population and have no official religion and this also explains why Sarawak recently also has a lot of separatist movements. Sarawak is famous for the Gawai festival and also famous for its lush rainforests, flora and fauna including the famous rafflesia flower and the Rhinoceros hornbills which gave Sarawak the nickname “Land Of The Hornbills”. Places of interest includes Damai Beach, Sarawak Cultural Village, Niah Cave, Semenggoh Wildlife Reerve, Mulu National Park, Niah Cave and more. The capital of Sarawak is Kuching. 13.) Sabah: Also known as “Land Below The Wind”, it is the Easternmost state in Malaysia and also one of the two special states along with Sarawak and just like Sarawak, it is also a founding state of Malaysia alongside Malaya and Singapore. Sabah also has its own laws and distinct governance different from Peninsular Malaysia including autonomy over its own immigration and more enshrined under the Malaysian Agreement 1963. Sabah is best known for its natural diversity, beaches and also its seafood.. Places of interest in Sabah includes the famous Gunung Kinabalu. Sepilok National Park, The Edge of Borneo, Sipadan Island, Tanjung Aru Beach and more. The Capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu.

Thank you, Paul and Bonsu. You made us proud

I just love having people from the countries get to talk about them

19:22 The capital of Anambra State is Awka ("awe-KAH") not "Akwa". Prior to 1991, Nigeria had 21 states. Most states were split into two or three states, including Anambra, which originally encompassed what is now Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi States. And the old Anambra State's capital was Enugu (which is now the capital of Enugu State).

I do love how every state has a nickname, gives them character

Finally my country love geography now

the cultural similarity between anglophone Cameroon and eastern Nigeria is crazyyy

I plan to travel to most of the tourist attractions and probably document it.

There is always something magical about having people from the country explain it too.

I've been waiting for this episode because I've had to do a year-wide project on Nigeria, thank you!

Excellent presentation, and informative. As a Nigerian who loves and studied Geography in high school, you did a great job in Nigeria

When is the Nigerian trip happening? You won't be bored in Nigeria.

Love Barbs from Nigeria (Actually germany) 🇳🇬❤🇩🇪

What a big and intricate country!

nice to see this video. I remember voting on the original Twitter poll for it.

Nigeria has some great sonorous toponyms.

13:02 „Borno, Home of peace“ 🤣🤣, while being simultaneously one of the most dangerous regions in the entire world.

Nigeria my beloved country ❤🇳🇬

Nigeria has some pretty good looking people (Tomi= WOW). Please do one on the departments of Peru!

You forgot to mention that Edo is the Palm oil and Rubber production capital of Nigeria plus is the only Nigerian state that directly touches the North, East, West and Southern regions of the county hence why it is called the Heartbeat of Nigeria. And also is home to yoruba and Igbo speaking tribes even though it is not a part of either regions, Edo is also famous for Marble mining, and is the 6th biggest oil producing state and it has the largest gas reserves in Nigeria and Africa,not Bayelsa as you said.

Would love it if you give each state an in depth video cause there's so much that couldn't be said in such a short time. Love from the food basket of the nation😊🇳🇬

Oh I've learned a lot and I'm Nigerian.

I learned a lot about Nigerian States! Thank you, Sir.

Thank you from the US I enjoyed every minute of it and I’m a fan of the channel

I'm quick to fall in love with peoples who retain a strong regional pride, and this video helped me realize that. God bless Nigeria from Brazil 🇧🇷🤝🇳🇬

Just some Observation on Plateau state, the Largest Ethnic groups are the ANGAS/BIROM, not the Hausa/Fulani 👍🏽weldone to the team, nice research done on this channel.

I'm from Delta State❤

Love this! Nigeria is really like if a group project was a country. It's like "Hey, Fula tribe! Yoruba speakers! Igbo people! You're gonna make a country and you'll like it!"

Nice one! I really hope this video does well, as a lot of people do not know that Nigeria is a Federal country. And most do not know any state/City besides Lagos and Abuja.

Outstanding episode! Thank you Barb!!

He got the right pronunciation of Nassarawa 😃😁😆

wow, as a Nigerian myself, I'm just learning of the Delta Peoples Republic for the first time and Adaka Boro. Thanks

Thanks for your educational video about Nigeria. I’m from the Heartbeat of the nation, the Kingdom of Benin

oh my days I'm so happy you covered this ❤

Amazing video Barbs! Hope you reach more than 4M

I'm shocked that the states of Mexico hadn’t gotten a vid yet, damn you patrons.

Omo. Men mount for here oh 🚀

We have Nigerian people in the Philippines 🇵🇭🫱🏻‍🫲🏿🇳🇬

These brother of ours 🇨🇩 seem very similar

Thanks for putting my country out here... God bless.

I'm so glad he's doing am African country , love the video fan from Ireland

Hollywood of Nigeria! 🇳🇬

As someone from Plateau State please don't call us Hausa/Fulani. No hate, but that is not who we are.

I remember making a map of Nigeria, and omg the administration were insanely packed and confusing

I’m so glad you do these. I wasn’t expecting you to continue past the nation level of geography…I’ve binged most of those over the year and was getting more and more sad, knowing that eventually you’d run out of countries lol. This has been a very welcome surprise ✌🏻 Thank you for all the work and research you do! And to your guests!

Great video...well done explaining all the states in Nigeria so well

Thank you for doing the Nigerian video...i actually sent some facts about some states to your gmail but you didn't respond..but still thank you for talking about my country naija for life 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥🔥

Thank you GeographyNow, and Bosun for this episode. I learned something new.

Naija 4 life🇳🇬

Thank you so much for this video !! Shout out to Akwa ibom !!!

This video was FUN! Thanks

i’m so happy to be nigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

THE GOAT IS BACK

Heck yeah, you're really shining a light on this beautiful country!

No deh carry LAS!!!! 🇳🇬

Wow, most of the facts here are spot on. Weldone! Nigeria is complex area and you did a great job representing all the states.

Best episode ever

This video was so informative. I was born and raised in Nigeria but I still didn't know the country was this interesting. Nice Job👍👍

Great video as always.

Aro Confederacy was formed in arochukwu which is in Abia state now and niri is currently in Anambra state and aro Confederacy rule almost all south east and half of south south and south Cameroon

Epic video as always 🎉

Fela Kuti was also from Ogun state. Specifically Abeokuta.

Good video. This is the one I voted for

Thanks very much for making this video

Sugestion for adminastrive divisions video make about New Zealand since the last time of Oceania was Australia.

I enjoyed this video so much! Informative and fun. Thanks for making it.❤

Please make a subdivision map of Slovenia. I would love to see you cover the 212 municipalities of it.

Great vid but I wish Idoma people would get a little bit more recognition. Tiv maybe the majority of Benue but we make a sizeable chunk of the population there, being the dominant ethnic group in 8 out of the 18 local govts in the state(equivalent of counties in the US, the Tiv are the dominant in 10).