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Where is Nigeria located?
Western Africa
What are the bordering countries of Nigeria?
Chad, Cameroon, Benin and Niger
Is Nigeria on a coastline?
On the Atlantic Ocean
Facts About Nigeria's Economy
It is a NEE, and is one of the countries experiencing a period of rapid economic development.
Facts About Nigeria's oil
Nigeria supplies 2.7% of the world's oil and most of the country's economic growth has been based on oil revenues.
Nigeria's rank
It is the fifth largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
Nigeria's Population
It has the largest population and the largest economy in Africa.
Problems in Nigeria
Corruption, infrastructure e.g poor roads and frequent power cuts.
Political Context
Nigeria was rules by Europeans which held back development due to slaves. Nigeria had civil wars so it held back development due to corruption. Since 1990 there has been a stable government.
Social Context
Multi ethnic groups such as Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani and Igbo. Boko Haram have held back development.
Cultural Context
Nigeria is best known for it music, its cinema called Nollywood, its sport specifically football and its literature.
Environmental Context
The North is a semi- desert, the Sahara Desert.
The Centre is highland, the Jos Plateau.
The South has high temperatures and rainfall.
How has Nigeria's industry changed?
Trade from oil and cotton. Specifically oil to the USA and cotton to Australia and Indonesia.
Primary Production
Primary industry such as farming.
Secondary Production
Manufacturing often in factories.
Tertiary Production
Doing something for others e.g. shop, finance and government services.
Nigeria's economy is developing because of...
Easier trade due to telecommunications, english speakers, IT becoming more important than oil and science and technology training.
Manufacturing
Making something on a large scale using machinery.
What does Nigeria manufacture?
Processed foods, leather items, textiles, soaps and detergents.
Why is manufacturing growing in Nigeria?
Because of cheap labour force, improved infrastructure, more people employed etc.
Transnational Company (TNC)
A large company that operates several countries
What are the impacts of economic development on Nigeria's environment?
Traffic congestion, acid rain, broken roads, waste disposal, soil erosion, poisonous gases, oil spills, pollution, desertification etc.
What is Nigeria members of?
African Union, United Nations, OPEC
Short term aid
Help after a natural disaster
Long term aid
Help to improve places in the long run
Tied aid
Aid given with conditions
Voluntary aid
Aid given by charities and NGOs
Multilateral aid
Aid given by international organisations
Bilateral aid
Aid given from one country to another
What are the effects on quality of life for the Nigerian people?
Better sanitation, improved diets, more money for development, internet, skilled doctors, safe water, more staff to aid, education etc.
