Paper 2 - Nigeria (NEE) Flashcards
Population
230 million, largest in Africa
Economy
4th largest in Africa
Bordering countries
Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon
Oil
Supplies 2.2% of the world’s oil (10th largest producer)
UN peacekeeping missions
5th largest contributor
Cattle number
Over 20 million (the most in Africa)
Trading partners
European Union, United States, India
Employment in agriculture
70% of the country
Nigeria life expectancy compared to the uk
Nigeria - 63
Uk - 81
Nigeria literacy rate compared to the uk
Nigeria - 61%
Uk - 99%
African cup of nations winnings
3 times
What did the government become stable?
1999
Children attending secondary school
60% urban areas
36% rural areas
Which industry is in the top 3 in the world?
Nollywood
How many people live below the national poverty line?
60%
What percentage of the world’s children out of school are in Nigeria?
15%
What caused main exports to change?
Discovery of oil
What caused industry to change from primary to secondary?
Mechanisation of farming
What percentage of gdp now comes from manufacturing?
10%