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		<title>Tourist Centre in Nigeria</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ranson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is a country greatly endowed. It is blessed with warm, sundry climate, over 800 kilometers of fascinating beaches and evergreen vegetation in the South, while in the North, alluring landforms overshadows savannah grasslands. Added to these are the interesting natural features in form of water falls, springs, hills, some mountainous areas with temperate like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nigeria is a country greatly endowed. It is blessed with warm, sundry climate, over 800 kilometers of fascinating beaches and evergreen vegetation in the South, while in the North, alluring landforms overshadows savannah grasslands. Added to these are the interesting natural features in form of water falls, springs, hills, some mountainous areas with temperate like climate and a range of special and common species of tropical wildlife. These, coupled with wide market opportunities, diverse socio-cultural heritage that gives the nation its uniqueness and the hospitality of the about 120 million people earn Nigeria the sobriquet, GIANT OF AFRICA. It is almost impossible to deny Nigeria its prime of place amongst the richly endowed potential tourist destinations in the world.</p>
<p>There are abundant physical attractions, which include hills, caves, springs, lakes and mountains across the entire country. These fascinating features and alluring scenes are good sites for leisure, adventure and other tourism-related endeavours. Example of these physical attractions are old Oyo National Park, Yankari Games Reserve in Bauchi; Obudu (Protea) Cattle Ranch, in cross River State and the Jos Wildlife Park in Plateau State.</p>
<p>Man-made Attractions are man made sites created for the purpose of relaxation. These include the Rayfield Holiday Resorts in Jos, the Bower&#8217;s Tower in Ibadan and various amusement parks that dots the length and breadth of Nigeria&#8217;s major towns and cities.</p>
<p>National Parks are special natural ecosystems with unique attributes. They play unquantifiable roles vital to national/regional well-being as well as act as a catalyst for the development of eco-tourism. They also enhance ecological processes and life support systems such as soil regeneration, protection of nutrient cycles, cleansing and purifying hydrological cycles. There are eight such parks in Nigeria. </p>
<p>Yankari National Park is situated within Duguri, Pali and Gwana District of Alkeri local Government Area of Bauchi State. It could be reached by road from Jos Airport through Bauchi State route and from Kano through Jos-Bauchi route. The park has 110 visitors chalets categorised along student/low income hotel, a standard restaurant, conference hall, in-door and out-door sport facilities such as table tennis, squash racket, badminton etc. There are species of large mammals like elephants, harte beasts, hippopotami, lions and about 153 known species of birds, fish, reptiles, and monkeys.</p>
<p>Kainji Lake National Park is closely linked with the famous Kainji lake oil hydroelectric complex. It lies between Borgu and Zugurma sectors of Kwara State. It can be reached through Lokoja, from Lagos through Ibadan, Ilorin and Jebba. The park is full of diverse wildlife, a variety of ethno-historical and cultural sites amongst which are Kobs, antelopes, hippopotami, lions etc. Tourist Facilities in the park are available chalets restaurants, conference hall and a waterbus for lake cruising.</p>
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		<title>Characteristics Of Nigerian Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Traditional Nigerian art has been dated as far back as 2000 years. There are examples of this work in sculpture, paintings, and the most well known masks. Some classic examples of materials used in these ancient artifacts are wood, bronze, and coppers. Fortunately for the modern world pieces can be seen in countless museums around [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Traditional Nigerian art has been dated as far back as 2000 years. There are examples of this work in sculpture, paintings, and the most well known masks. Some classic examples of materials used in these ancient artifacts are wood, bronze, and coppers. Fortunately for the modern world pieces can be seen in countless museums around the world. Traditional music and dance can be heard and seen in religious and cultural events throughout the year.</p>
<p>Much of contemporary Nigerian art could be described as some of the finest craftsmanship in the world. For generations artisans have created majestic pieces that reflect the African heritage and are a direct link of the many natural resources found in the region. Some of these sculptures and other forms of art have been made for use in ceremonial rituals and celebrations.It seems that everything that comes from this region is art in one form or another. The elaborate costumes and stunning jewelry are all crafted with excellent workmanship, talent, and patience.Nigerian artists were some of the first in the world to perfect the craft of metal casting.Other forms of Nigerian art are leatherwork and intricate wood carvings.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Nigeria Casinos</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigeria is a country in Africa that has legalized gambling in casinos. The first and the largest of the two Nigeria casinos is in the NICON Hilton Abuja, located in the center of the business area of the capital city and known as the city&#8217;s top hotel, especially due to its spectacular city views. Executive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nigeria is a country in Africa that has legalized gambling in casinos. The first and the largest of the two Nigeria casinos is in the NICON Hilton Abuja, located in the center of the business area of the capital city and known as the city&#8217;s top hotel, especially due to its spectacular city views. Executive guests have their own VIP room and the hotel provides a free continental breakfast.</p>
<p>For business people, the Hilton Abuja has twenty-three meeting rooms within its business center, which are all equipped with wireless Internet connections, as well as a conference hall that will seat up to 1,200. The Hilton Abuja also houses a swimming pool, three squash courts, and a fitness center with massage facilities and a sauna. During the weekends, guests can enjoy live entertainment and the carnival-like atmosphere of the country.</p>
<p>The Hilton Abuja boasts numerous dining facilities. There is a café for quick meals and a restaurant that provides Oriental cuisine and Mongolian fare, all with an a la carte menu and themed buffets. There is also a piano room with live music that you can enjoy, along with the available snacks. Then, there is the Zuma Restaurant which offers romantic dining overlooking the hotel&#8217;s central courtyard and water fountain. In addition, there is the Capital Bar offering various snacks and live music. The hotel offers a lot of amenities including a barbershop, a beauty salon, gift shop, florist, playground, children&#8217;s menus, and a large variety of children&#8217;s activities.</p>
<p>The Le Meridien Eko Hotel and Casino is the second of the Tunisia casinos and is open daily from 10 am to 6 am. It has fifteen gaming tables including blackjack, roulette, and poker. The hotel also has 605 rooms including five suites, all with their own Internet Broadband access. The casino has a casual dress code and is English speaking. Fortunately, this casino is conveniently located only 20 miles from the airport, providing its guests easy access.</p>
<p>The Le Meridien Eko Hotel and Casino is situated in Lagos in the city&#8217;s most important business district. The hotel overlooks Kuramo Lake and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views for its guests. The hotel offers many amenities including a baby sitting service, a business center, gift shop, barbershop, health club, swimming pool, and tennis court, to name but a few. There are also three restaurants, all serving international cuisine, and bars on site for the convenience of the hotel guests.</p>
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