Nigeria - CEW Paper 2 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 (around 200 million)
Largest agricultural output in Africa and has the most cattle - 20 million cattle
Nigerian troops were the backbone of the UN Mission in Liberia
State 2 statistics which demonstrate Nigeria’s agricultural importance
Have the most cattle in Africa - 20 million cattle
Largest agricultural output of any African country
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
| from 1967 to 1970 due to different factions fighting for control after gaining independence from British rule
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 Nigerian Film Industry
The second-largest film producer in the world
Nigeria was the _____ largest contributor to the UN global peacekeeping missions
Fifth
Where in the world would you find Nigeria?
West Africa
Where in Nigeria would you find tropical grassland (savannah) ?
Central and northern Nigeria
What is Nigeria’s tropical grassland used for?
Cattle grazing
Growing crops
Give 2 benefits of TNCs in Nigeria
Provide employment, giving families a more stable income with which to buy food or improve housing for example - both can improve quality of life and standard of living
TNCs (like Unilever) invest in local infrastructure such as healthcare, education and water supply
State Nigeria’s Capital City
Abuja
Give 3 disadvantages of TNCs in Nigeria
Management jobs often go to foreign employees
Much of the profit goes abroad
Oil spills pollute water and can cause soil degradation, damaging agriculture and fishing industries which provide vital income, often for some of the poorest people
Displacement of indigenous people like the Ogoni people who lost their ancestral lands to oil production
Give 3 facts regarding Nigeria’s global importance
Supplies 2.7% of the world’s oil
5th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping
21st Largest economy
How many times has Nigeria won AFCON?
3
