Nigeria's context

What conference divided Africa?

Berlin conference 1883- European countries meet to divide up Africa to take their resources and enslave people

When did Nigeria become independent? what did it cause?

1960- causing wars and political instability

What are other countries doing now it is seen as stable?

Investing in other nations

Where is GDP highest?

South of Nigeria

Where is the upland region and why is it better?

Jos Plateau- it is wetter and cooler so it is good for farming

Name a musician

Burna boy

Why is the North worse?

It is a lot more drier since it is near the Sahel region

Why are urban areas better?

they have more facilities and money

When was the civil war?

1967-1970

What caused the civil war?

The southeast who followed the Igdo religion tried to separate the rest of Nigeria

When was it seen as politically stable?

2011

Why is Southern Nigeria better and what does it grow?

High annual rainfall, cocoa, palm oil, and rubber

What are the three major ethnic groups?

Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo

What extremist group has caused problems?

Boko Haram

What percentage of children go to school in urban areas or in rural areas?

60%, 36%