Nigeria (CEW) Flashcards

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1
Q

What type of country is Nigeria?

LIC, NEE or HIC?

A

NEE

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2
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State 2 facts relating to Nigeria’s economy

A

World’s 21st largest economy
World’s largest average GDP growth from 2010-2015

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3
Q

Nigeria is the world’s ____ largest economy

A

21st

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4
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What percentage of the world’s oil does Nigeria supply?

A

2.7%

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5
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State 3 facts that demonstrate Nigeria’s African importance

A

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

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6
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State 2 statistics which demonstrate Nigeria’s agricultural importance

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70% of the population engage in agriculture
20 million cattle

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7
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When did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?

A

1960

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8
Q

Name a group which has caused religious conflicts across Nigeria

And where are they based

A

Boko Haram
Based in northeastern Nigeria

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9
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How long did the Nigerian Civil War last?

A

3 years

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10
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How many children attend secondary school in urban vs rural Nigeria?

A

60% attend Secondary in urban
36% in rural

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11
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Why is GDP generally higher in southern Nigeria?

A

Access to the Niger Delta and vast oil supplies, boosting income

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12
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What is Nollywood?

A

The second largest film producer in the world

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