Nigeria (CEW) Flashcards
What type of country is Nigeria?
LIC, NEE or HIC?
NEE
State 2 facts relating to Nigeria’s economy
World’s 21st largest economy
World’s largest average GDP growth from 2010-2015
Nigeria is the world’s ____ largest economy
21st
What percentage of the world’s oil does Nigeria supply?
2.7%
State 3 facts that demonstrate Nigeria’s African importance
One of Africa’s largest and fastest growing economies
Largest population in Africa (182 million)
70% of the population engage in agriculture - 20 million cattle
State 2 statistics which demonstrate Nigeria’s agricultural importance
70% of the population engage in agriculture
20 million cattle
When did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?
1960
Name a group which has caused religious conflicts across Nigeria
And where are they based
Boko Haram
Based in northeastern Nigeria
How long did the Nigerian Civil War last?
3 years
How many children attend secondary school in urban vs rural Nigeria?
60% attend Secondary in urban
36% in rural
Why is GDP generally higher in southern Nigeria?
Access to the Niger Delta and vast oil supplies, boosting income
What is Nollywood?
The second largest film producer in the world