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NIGERIANIGERIAPresented By: Adaobi Ifi & Ijeoma Odimgbe

Class Period: 1st

Geographical Location

1.Boarding countries: cameroon, niger, benin, chad 2.Total land area (in miles): 356,669 sq mi 3.World ranking of land area: 31 4.Coastline length (in miles): 853 km→ 530.03 mi 5.Capital: Abuja

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Climate and Landscape

Nigeria has various of climate depending on the area.Equatorial in the south,tropical in the center,and arid in the north.Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus;mountains in the southeast and plains in the north.The highest elevation point is Chappal Waddi and is 7936 high.

Lay of the Land1.Natural Resource: natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc. 2.Land use: Agricultural land-78%, Forest-9.5%, Other: 12.5% 3.Population distribution: 5.Major environmental issues: soil degradation, rapid deforestation, oil-pollution, water-air-and soil; have suffered serious damage from oil spills.

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The History of NigeriaNigeria, with its many ethnic groups, has a rich and diverse history.At the end of the 15th century, European explorers and traders made contact with the Yoruba and Benin peoples and began a lucrative slave trade. The British joined the trade in the 1600s but abolished it in 1807. When Nigeria became independent in 1960, tensions began to rise among the various ethnic groups.

By The Numbers1.Total population and World ranking: 190,632,261 people, ranked:7 2.Urban population percentage: urban-49.4%, rural- 50.6 % 3.Five most populated countries & population number: Lagos 13.123 million,Kiano 3.587 million, Ibadan 3.16 million, Abuja (capita) 2.44, Port harcourt 2.34 million 4.Dominant ethnic Groups: Hausa & Fulani - 29%, Yoruba- 21%, Igbo- 18%, Ijaw-10%, Kanuri- 4%, Ibibio- 3.5%, Triv 2.5% 5.Dominant languages: English l hausa and fulani 6.Major religions: muslims 50%, Christians 40%, indigenous beliefs: 10%

A Typical Nigerian❖ Median age: 18.4❖ Total Life Experience: 53.8 yrs❖ Male Life Experience: 52.8 yrs❖ Female Life Experience: 55yrs❖ Infant Mortality Rate: 69.8 deaths❖ FUN FACT: Nigeria is one of the countries highest twin birth rate❖ Fertility Rate: 5.07

Education in NigeriaPrimary School: from grades K-6; ages 2-11 Secondary School: from grades 7-12; ages 11-16; divided into junior class and senior class. Most schools in Nigeria speak english and students must provide their own textbooks, supplies, and uniforms. They may also be required to pay fees to cover the costs associated with maintaining the school building. After junior secondary school, students must pay tuition in order to continue their studies.

Male: 69.2%

Female: 49.7% (2015 est.)

Education in Nigeria 1.Typical School Life: 9yrs -male: 9yrs

-female: 8yrs

2.Higher education availability: people seek for better education to get better jobs.

General AttitudesGeneral attitude: -Hard working -Smart -Motivated -Greatful -Respectful

Personal AppearanceDress varies according to the area and culture, but dressing well tends to be considered important among Nigerians throughout the country, and African fashions are generally preferred over Western clothing. In urban areas, however, people wear both African fashions and Western clothing, such as T-shirts, pants, jeans, suits, and dresses.

Greetings in Nigeria1.How people greet: people are courteous and cheerful when exchanging greetings. (doesn’t include difference in family greeting)

Gestures in Nigeria Nigeria is a multicultural nation, gestures differ from one ethnic group to another. Most people point with the index finger.Hausa do not point the sole of the foot or shoe at another person. Most people pass objects with the right hand or both hands but usually not the left hand alone. Anything done only with the left hand is a sign of disrespect.

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Visiting Etiquette 1.Etiquette used when visitors come over: age is greatly respected in nigeria :

Shaking, eating ,or passing with your left hand is disrespectful and unexceptable.

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Food & DrinkMany Nigerians eat yams,cassava,plantains, and rice.Yoruba are fond of hot, spicy food. Their meals normally are accompanied by a pepper sauce made with fish, meat, or chicken. Nigeria's warm climate provides for a wide selection of fruits and vegetables to supplement the diet. Popular drinks in Nigeria are Coca Cola Products.

Zobo Drink

FuFu and Egusi soup

Rice, Chicken, and Plantains

Family Life1.Basic structure of family: Family size varies according to region and family situation.

2.Roles of parents children: children live with their parents until married. Children are taught to be unassertive, quiet, and respectful in their interactions with adults.

Gender RolesMen are dominant and make most of the decisions. They go to school and work to take care of the family.

Women sometimes do not attend school and stay home to take care of their family. They learn how to cook and clean.

Housing1.Type of housing: -rural people mainly live together with extended family. -urban people rent their homes -urban homes are mainly well structured

Rural homes

Urban homes

Dating and EngagingMost Nigerians date throughout their ethnic groups.Dating begins in the mid- to late teens.Parents generally disapprove of casual dating, so young people often date without their knowledge, only introducing their partners to their parents after making plans to marry. the man proposes to the woman. If she accepts, he makes arrangements to visit her parents. He is accompanied by his parents or uncles, one of whom is chosen to speak on his behalf as a show of respect to the bride's family.

Marriage & Wedding 1.Marriages within countries: Marriage is greatly valued in Nigerian society, most people want to marry in a public ceremony, though economic challenges make this difficult for many of them. The marriage age is usually younger in rural areas than in cities.In 2014, Nigeria outlawed same-sex relationships, which are strongly opposed by the overwhelming majority of both Christian and Muslim Nigerians.

2.How weddings are celebrated: Weddings can be traditional, religious, or civil. Customs vary according to ethnic group. Traditional marriages are the most common, followed by religious ceremonies. Traditional marriages are celebrated with refreshments and music and dances by local bands and dance troupes, usually in a style related to the bride's ethnic group.

Recreation

The major sport in played is Football (soccer).

Leisure Activities: Movie theaters, soccer matches on TV, acting in Nollywood, etc.

People in Nigeria don’t have the budget to vacation big so many of them take short vacations. Rich people take vacations to the U.K and U.S.

The ArtsVarious type of arts: .Music- Nigerian music often combines Western and traditional elements and is typically accompanied by dancing. .Visual and Folk Art- Nigeria's painters and sculptors use modern techniques while drawing from indigenous themes. .Storytelling and literature - Storytelling serves as both a form of entertainment and a means of transmitting cultural

knowledge and values. .Film- Nigeria hosts Africa's most prolific film industry, called

Nollywood.

Holidays

The major holidays in Nigeria are :

Christmas

Independence Day

New Yams Festival

Health care

1.Availability & quality of healthcare- much of the population lacks access to health care and public hospitals are understaffed and poorly supplied 2.Infectious diseases that are prevalent within the country- Child malnutrition is a serious problem. Tropical diseases and AIDS rank among the nation's major health challenges.

GOVERNMENTThe president is head of state and head of government and is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, with a two-term limit. Nigeria has a federal government. Nigeria gained their independence on October 1, 1960, from Great Britain. The voting age is 18 years old The current president of Nigeria is President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria's main opposition party, the relatively new All Progressives Congress (APC), won the presidency and the majority of legislative seats, marking the first time in the country's history that parties peacefully transferred power. Corruption is a pervasive problem in Nigeria’s government. Many freedoms are officially preserved by the constitution, though often not respected in practice. Many people face religious and political discrimination and persecution, both from government and non-government groups, including political parties.

Nigeria’s Flag

1.color representation- It consists of vertical bands of green, white, and green. The green bands stand for Nigeria's green land, and the white bands represents peace and unity.

Economy❖ GPD: 1.118 trillion; Ranked: 24❖ GDP per capita: $5,900; Ranked: 163❖ Unemployment Rate: 13.4%; Ranked:

167❖ Percent of population below the

poverty line: 70%❖ Major

Export:Petroleum,Coca,Rubber(40.81 billion)

❖ Major Import:Machinery,Chemicals,Transport equipment(35.24 billion)

Chemical

Coca

Energy & communication1.population who have access to electricity- 45% of the population have access to electricity. 2.people who live without electricity- 95,500,000 people 3.people who have cell phones and world ranking - 154,513 people and ranks 129th 4.internet users within the country and world ranking- 47,759,904 (27%) and ranks 15th

Transportation

Number of Airports: 54; Ranked:88

Railways: 2,359 square miles; Ranked:51

Roadways: 120,048 square miles; Ranked:29

Paved roadways: 18,007 square miles

Unpaved roadways: 102,041 square miles

Major Seaports: Bonny Inshore Terminal, Calabar, Lagos

Many people rely on public transportation due to it being cheaper