Nigeria - Changing Economic World Flashcards
Where is Nigeria located
West Africa
What does their economy rank in the world
27th largest
What ranking is their population
7th largest
What is the population of Nigeria
200 million
What is the film industry called and what ranking is it
Nollywood and is the 2nd largest
Why does Nigeria include many ethnic groups md religion
Because Nigeria had many tribes in the past
Who has Nigeria contributed military assistance to
Many UN peacekeeping force
What type of government does Nigeria have
A corrupt government
How much of the population are employed in agriculture
37%
What is the life expectancy
54 years
What is the literacy rate
65.1%
What is it ranked on the HDI scale
158th out of 198 countries
What is its biggest industry
Agriculture
What are the most influential TNCs in Nigeria
Oil companies
Why is nigerias own TNC called
Transcorp
What are the positives for Nigeria having TNCs
Foreign oil companies Can invest in new production and mining sites which provide more jobs
Share technology across countries
What are the disadvantages for Nigeria having foreign oil TNCs
Damaging to environment
Oils spills can occur and damage habitats
Burns fossil fuels - global warming
How many children under 5 years old have received medical treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea due to aid
200000
How do AID companies encourage girls to go to school in
Constructing girls toilet and providing sanitation products
How much oil does Nigeria supply to the world
2.5% making it the 13th largest producer
When did Nigeria gin their independence fully from the uk
1960
When did the government become stable
1999
In 2013 how many troops did Nigeria contribute to the UN peacekeeping force
5th largest
What is ECOWAS
a trading group made up of the countries of west Africa with headquartered in Abuja
