IDENTIFY THE CULTURE AREA OF NIGERIA AND DESCRIBE THE DISTINCT CHARACTERISTIC OF ANY TWO OF THEM, BEARING OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

IDENTIFY THE CULTURE AREA OF NIGERIA AND DESCRIBE THE DISTINCT CHARACTERISTIC OF ANY TWO OF THEM, BEARING OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
 The motion to tackle the above question of which culture will defiantly define culture so, it has to guide and relate the question to cultural Area. Culture is the characterise and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.  In other hand, defining culture as shared patterns of behaviour and interactions, cognitive, constructs and understanding that are learned of by socialization. Thus, it can be seen as the growth of a group identity fostered by social patterns unique to the growth. Many counties are largely populated by immigrants and the culture is influenced by many groups of people that now make up the country. This is also a part of growth. As the countries grow, so does it cultural diversity. Western Culture: - The term “western culture” has come to define the culture European countries as well as those that have been heavily influenced by European immigration, such as the United States, according to Khan University. Western culture has its roots in the classical period of the Greco-Roman era and the rise of Christianity in the 14th century other drivers of western culture include Latin, Celtic, Germanic and Hellenic ethnic and Linguistic group. Today, the influence of western culture can be seen in almost every country in the world. Eastern Culture: - Generally refers to the social norms of countries in for East Asia (including Chain, Japan, Vietnam, north Korea and south Korea) and the Indian subcontinent like the west, Eastern culture was heavily influenced by religion during its early development, but it was also heavily influenced by the growth and harvesting of rice, according to the book “Pathways to Asian civilization”.   In general, in eastern culture there is a loss of a distinction between secure society and religious philosophy than there is in nest.  Latin Culture: - many of the Spanish speaking nations are considered part of Latin culture, include the geographic region is widespread. Latin America is typically defined as those parts of the Central America. South America and Mexico where Spanish or Portuguese are the dominate languages. Original the term Latin America was used by French geographer to difference between Anglo and Romance (Latin base) language according to the University of Texas. While Spain and Portugal are on the European continent they are considered the key influencers of what is known as Latin culture which denotes people using language derived from Latin also known as Romance languages.     Middle Eastern culture: - the countries of the Middle East have some but rot all things in common. this is not a surprise since the area consist of approximately 20 countries according to FBS- the arable language is one things that is common throughout the region; however , the wide variety of die leaf can sometime make communicator difficult. Religion is another culture area that the countries of the Middle East have in common. the middle east is the birth place of Judaism Christianity and Islam Africa culture :- the continents of Africa is essential to all cultures human life cogitated on the continent and begin to migrate to other areas of the waved  Around 60,000 years ago according to the natural history museum Africa is home to a number of tribes , ethnic and social group. One of the key features of this culture is the large number of ethnic group throughout the 54 country on the continent. Nigeria alone has more than 300 tribes for example. Currently Africa is divided into two cultural group North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. This harsh environment has been a large factor in the development of sub Sharan Africa culture, as there is a number of languages. Cuisines art and musical styles that have spring up among the far-fitting population therefore, there are about 162.5 million Nigerian (According to the world bank and united state censor bureau) this make Nigeria that 8th most populous country in the world and the largest in Africa. Nigerian people have a high fertility rate which account for the population explosion witnessed in the country in the past 50years. The population of Nigeria has increased from 87 million in 1950 to 158 million in 2010. This represents about 400% increase in the past 60 years and if things continue with this trend, Nigeria’s population will be more than 0.6 millions in the next 60 years. Nigeria is a West African country location on the southern coastal part of western Africa. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja and Lagos is the country largest city. Read through this article as we share the most infesting facts about Nigerian people and culture. In addition, there are 3 major ethnic groups in Nigeria, the Hausa Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba and all other together, these three groups constitute about 70 per cent of the population of Nigeria. The distribution of Nigerian people among the remaining ethnic group is in such a way that 10 per cent is constituted by some other group numbering mark than 1 million each. These include the Ibibio Kanuri, Tiv, etc. More than 300 others ethnic groups constitute the outstanding 20 per cent of the population.- The Yoruba’s:- the south Western part of Nigeria is home to most Yoruba and they are among the group of Nigerian people where culture is still pretty much preserved they are well involved in arts and have a long history of poetry. Beadwork, metal work, weaving and mask making. The typical artwork of Yoruba is made to honor the ancestors and gods as they behave in a lot of deities, so there are a lot of artwork and sculpture to be made.   The Igbo:- the Igbo occupy the south eastern part of Nigerian divided into the eastern and western region by the rule Niger, historically, the Igbos originate from Nri Community date back to the storn age , Igbos are known to be highly enterprising and industrious are known to be highly enterprising and industrious, a trait uthat has been in the group for a longtime, they have a corful and warm cultural display and all around them are other ethnic group lik Ogon,Ibibio, Igala, Biru,Warri, Tiv .Ijaw, Yako, e.t.c   The Hausa/Fulani:- Among the Nigerian people the Hause /Fulani Occupy the northern part of the country and their population spreads beyond Nigeria, in ruling others part of west Africa where they con stituted the largest single ethnic group in west Africa with population of over 30 million in Nigeria Hause are offer taken as some with the Fulani’s. The cultural similarities between the Hausa and Fulani. Allow for significant marriage and integration between the two groups. This has resulted as in the term ‘Hausa /Fulani’ being raised as one unity to depict Hausa of Fulani in the Northern part of the country included, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kastina Zaria, Jos Kano etc.   Another familiar culture area with one in political zone of Nigeria of today, Nigeria has divided six political zone which each zone comprised of state and their capital these groups are pushing for devolution of powers so that the geopolitical zone become autonomous and manage the resources within their territories and various cultural in a federal Nigeria. North central: - wosely known as Middle belt includes Benue State, Kogi State, Kwara state, Nassarawa state Niger State federal Capita Territory and Platetu State always share the same political mission within the area.  North East:- Adamawa State , Baunch State, Borno State ,Gombe State ,Taraba State and Yobe State  North west: - Jigawa State, Kaduna State, Kano State, Kastina State , Kebbi State, Sokoto State and Zamfara State . South East: - Abia State, Anambra State, Ebonyin State Enugu State and Imo State. South South:- Akwa-Ibon State , Cross River state ,Bayelsa state and River State, Delta State and Edo State   South west :- Ekiti State , Lagos State, Ogun State ,Ondo State , Osun State and Oyo State  Reference   Nigeria MDG Acceleration framework :A commitment to improved maternal Health  Eze, Titus Chinwerba I Okpala Cyril Sunday Ogbodo Joseph Eharles tet al (2014) Paltern of inequality in human development of economics caritas university Amorji- Nike, Emena Enugu state Nigeria.