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Igbo, or Ibo, are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. The Igbo population is estimated at about 15 million. The Igbo inhabit the southeastern section of Nigeria, a region of tropical rain forests near the Atlantic coast. The term Igbo also refers to the group's territory and to their language.

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