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Nigeria

    A country of some 178 million people! The most populated of all countries on the African continent. I would easily add - also the most corrupt of all countries on the continent. Crossing the border from Togo overland into Nigeria proved to be quite a challenge. We had to pass some 7 checkpoints/stations before eventually coming through! This took us some four hours and caused a lot to discussions, stress and negotiations. Coming from Europe and crossing overland means you are fair game to be hustled. They read dollar-signs on your forehead... 

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