Chapter 19 Section 1 Nigeria. *Named from Niger River. 2X the size of California Ranks as the 32 nd biggest country in the world. 36 states and 1 territory.

Chapter 19 Section 1

Nigeria

Nigeria• *Named from Niger River.

• 2X the size of California

• Ranks as the 32nd biggest country in the world.

• 36 states and 1 territory

A)Landforms and Climate• Long coastline on the Gulf of Guinea• Land covered with mangrove swamps.• Middle of country has lots of tropical

rain forests.• Savannas, highlands and plateaus

make up the country in between the rain forests.

• Tropical Savanna and Steppe climate.

What is this a picture of?

B)Economy (#30 in world)• Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest

economy. (Based on 2014)

• GDP: 502 million (Most $ from oil exports)

• Exports: Petroleum products 95%

• Imports: Machinery, Chemicals, manufactured goods, food and live animals

• One of the world’s major oil producing countries.

• Money from oil has built highways, schools, and factories.

Digging for Oil

1) Economic Problems• People lack jobs and 70% live in

poverty.• In the 1980’s world oil prices

started dropping which hurt Nigeria’s economy.

• Very little rainfall for many years made farming very difficult.

2) Agriculture

• Major crops are peanuts, cotton, rubber, palm products, and cacao.

• Beans from cacao are used to make chocolate.

• Most Nigerians earn their living as farmers.

• About 40% of the land is good for farming.

C) People• 178 million people (#7 in world)• Most populated country in Africa• Most people live along the coast and

around the city of Kano.• Very high birthrate. (12th highest in the

world)• Average women has her first child at

age 20.• Average women has 5.25 kids (#13)

1) Ethnic Groups*There are more than 250 ethnic

groups in Nigeria.*The four largest groups are the

Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, and the Ibo.*50% of people are Muslims.*40% of people are Christians.*10% of people are of traditional

African religions.

Super Hard Africa Test• Fact: This will be the hardest test you have

had all year in any class!!!• Fact: Last year the lowest score on the test

was a 14/200!!!• Fact: Last year the highest score on the

test was a 194/200!!!• Fact: Expect to study a lot for this test if

you want to do well!!!• Study guide is currently up on my

website if you want it!

2) Influences of the Past• Powerful city-states and kingdoms

arose in the BC era.• Europeans looking for gold and

slave labor arrived in Africa in the 1400’s.

• In the early 1900’s the British controlled this area.

• In 1960 Nigeria became an independent country.

• Today Nigeria has a democracy.

3) Ways of Life• 50% of people live in rural villages.• Markets are very important to people.• The largest city is Lagos, located on coast.• The capital city is Abuja.• People really love art & music in this region.• Life expectancy: 52.62 years old (#212)• Literacy Rate: 61%• Average one physician every 3000 people!• Degree of risk of major infectious diseases:

Very High• Safe drinking water: 64% of population

4) Government• Federal Republic

• Independence: October 1, 1960 from U.K.

• President serves a four year term with the ability to be re-elected once. Next election is in the year 2015.

• Capital: Abuja (They are 6 hours ahead of us)

Review1) Nigeria is 2x bigger then which

state in the US? _____________

2) In what year did Nigeria become an independent country? ________

3) What is the leading source of income for Nigeria’s economy? ___

More Review4) Nigeria is the (most, least, or 14th most) populated country in Africa?

5) Why did Nigeria’s economy struggle in 1980?

6) Who are the 4 largest ethnic groups?

More Review!!!

• 7) What two things did Europeans come to Africa for in the 1400’s? ________

• 8) What is the capital city? ____

• 9) How many days until your Super Hard Africa Test? _____