case studies paper 2: section b

• Where is Nigeria?

  Nigeria is in west Africa, bordering four countries. It extends from the gulf of Guinea in the south to Sahel in the north.
• What is the global importance of Nigeria?

  supply's 2.7% of the worlds oil and is the 12 largest producer of oil. It was the 21st largest economy in the world in 2014. It has developed a diverse economy including financial services, telecommunications and media. It is the 5th largest contributor to UN global peace keeping missions.
• What is the importance of Nigeria in Africa?

  It has the highest GDP in the continent. It is one of the fastest growing economy's in Africa. It has the highest farm output in Africa. 70% of the population is employed in agriculture. It has huge potential but it is held back by poor roads.
• What is Nigeria's natural environment like?

  The north is semi-desert. Under is a tropical grassland which is used for grazing cattle and crops such as cotton are grown here. The Jos Plateau- An upland region which is wetter and cooler than the surrounding savannah but it is densely populated with farmland and some woodland. In the south there is high temperatures and high annual rainfall and it is mainly forest but also inhibits crops like cocoa but it is very hard to keep cattle here because of the teste fly.
• How does OPEC operate in Nigeria (political links)

  OPEC (Organisation of petroleum exporting countries) aims to stabilise the price of oil and to ensure a regular supply.
• How ECOWAS a political link in Nigeria

  ECOWAS (Economic community of west African states) is a trading group
• How is the United nations a political link in Nigeria?

  Nigeria has a significant role in peacekeeping. In 2013 Nigeria contributed the 5th largest amounts of troops to the UN peacekeeping force
• How is the African Union an political link in Nigeria?

  Its an economic planning and peacekeeping group. Nigeria is in alliance which Chad, Niger, Benin and Cameroon to provide troops.
• How is CEN-SAD a political link in Nigeria?

  CEN-SAD (Community of Sahel Saharan states.) Is a trading group that also seeks to develop sporting links.
• What are Nigeria's main Imports?

  Refined petroleum from the EU and USA, Cars from Brazil and the USA. Telephones from China is a fast growing import.
• What are Nigeria's main Exports?

  Crude and refined petroleum, natural gas, rubber, cocoa and cotton.
• Up until when was Nigeria a part of the British empire?

  1960
• Since independence what has Nigeria become a part of?

  The British Commonwealth
• What is Nigeria's main source of income?

  Traditionally, it was products like cocoa and cotton. But now oil counts for 95% of Nigeria's export earnings