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 Nigerian Film Industry
The second-largest film producer in the world
Nigeria is 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 Nigeria
