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the cities where the population is ethnically mixed. Although there are cultural divisions amongst
Nigerians, the English language is commonly used as their primary language. Also, most Nigerians share a strong commitment to individual liberties and democracy. Even during periods of military rule, such military governments were pressured to maintain democratic stances by the Nigerian people. Nigeria's political figures are commonly known as multiple indigenous languages outside their own indigenous language.
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There are two main religions in
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There have been several major historical kingdoms and states in
Nigeria that have influenced Nigerian society through their kings and their legal and taxation systems, and the use of religion to legitimize the power of the king and to unite the people.
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south has politicised religion and caused significant political disputes in
Nigeria. Ethnic-motivated and religious-motivated violence by extremists has increased these tensions as well.
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Ethnic, religious, and regional disputes and tensions have commonly divided
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and many southerners migrate to the north to trade or work while a number of northern seasonal workers and small-scale entrepreneurs go to the south.
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2498:. Santa Barbara, California, USA: ABC-CLIO, 2003. p. 233.
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1590:British colonial rule
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2509:"Nigeria Fact Sheet"
2205:. February 10, 2014.
2068:. February 10, 2014.
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1094:World Heritage Sites
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