Nigeria/in the wider world Flashcards
What is the geographical location of Nigeria
It is in west Africa and boarders Benin,Niger,Chad and Cameroon
what is the global importance of Nigeria
Nigeria supplies 2.7 percent of the worlds oil - the 12th largest producer.
Nigeria ranks 5th as the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions
What is Nigerias importance in Africa
Nigeria has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and the third largest manufacturing sector
When did Nigeria become completely independent from the UK
1960
Name which countries are starting to invest in Nigeria
China investing in construction, South America in. businesses and banking and America in power plants and IT giants such as IBM or Microsoft
What encourages wide spread rural to urban migration
The fact that 60 percent of children in urban areas go to school and that only 36 per cent in rural areas.
name three groups that Nigeria is in
African Union, United Nations and OPEC ( organisation of petroleum exporting countries)
What is so special about Nigerias oil
It is described as sweet oil with 42 percent less sulphur which means that it is higher quality compared to the Middle East
what per cent are employed in the agricultural section
40 per cent
name three reasons why Nigerias economy is developing
rapid advances in technology
increased use of telecommunications
investment tin science and technology training
What goods dot he manufacturing sectors produce
processed foods
textiles
leather items
soaps and detergents
How is manufacturing affecting economic development
regular paid work gives people a more secure income and provides an even larger home market for purchasing products such as cars, clothes and electrical appliances
more people are employed and revenue from taxes increase
