Nigeria

• Where is Nigeria located?

  In West Africa
• Which countries border Nigeria?

  Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon
• What is Nigeria's time zone relative to GMT?

  One hour ahead
• What type of climate does Nigeria have?

  Tropical climate with rainy and dry seasons
• What percentage of the world's oil does Nigeria supply?

  2.5 percent
• What was Nigeria's GDP ranking in 2017?

  30th
• What is a Newly-Emerging Economy (NEE)?


  A country experiencing rapid economic development
• What sectors contribute to Nigeria's diverse economy?

  Oil, financial services, telecommunications, media
• What is Lagos known for?

  Being a global economic hub
• What is Nigeria's rank in UN peacekeeping contributions?

  5th largest contributor
• What was Lagos's population in 2017?

  13.2 million
• What is the projected population of Lagos by 2030?

  21 million
• What was Nigeria's population in 2015?

  182,202,000
• What was Nigeria's urban population in 2015?

  87,640,000
• How much did Nigeria's total population increase from 1990 to 2015?

  By a significant percentage
• What percentage of Nigeria's population is employed in agriculture?

  37 percent
• What are the main food crops grown by Nigerian subsistence farmers?

  Yams, cassava, sorghum, millet
• What is Nigeria's rank in cattle population in Africa?

  Largest number of cattle
• What are some challenges Nigeria faces in terms of infrastructure?

  Poor roads and frequent power cuts
• What historical event affected Nigeria's political stability?

  Military coups and civil war
• When did Nigeria gain full independence from the UK?

  1960
• What has been the impact of political instability on Nigeria?

  Widespread corruption and development issues
• When did Nigeria have its first stable government since independence?

  Since 1999
• What are some countries investing in Nigeria?

  China, South Africa, USA
• What is the capital of Nigeria?

  Abuja
• What is the significance of Nigeria's ethnic diversity?

  Source of strength and conflict
• What was the outcome of the Igbo secession attempt in 1967?

  Civil war until 1970
• What are some social issues Nigeria faces today?

  Economic inequality and ethnic tensions
• What is Nigeria's life expectancy?

  53 years
• What is Nigeria's GDP per head?

  5,700 USD
• What is the birth rate in Nigeria?

  36 per 1000
• What is the death rate in Nigeria?

  12.4 per 1000
• What is the infant mortality rate in Nigeria?

  69 per 1000 live births
• What is the percentage of Nigerians living in poverty?

  46 percent
• What is the percentage of internet users in Nigeria?

  42 percent
• What is the percentage of children attending secondary school in urban areas?

  60 percent
• What is the percentage of children attending secondary school in rural areas?

  36 percent
• What are the environmental regions in Nigeria?

  Sahel, Sahara Desert, tropical rainforest
• What is the vegetation like in northern Nigeria?

  Semi-arid with savanna grassland
• What is the vegetation like in central Nigeria?

  More rainfall with woodland