Nigeria+-+Period+3+-+General+Information

__ Nigeria - Period 3 - Table of Contents __ **//__ Geographic Location __//** ** -General ** - Western Africa, borders Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon ** -Absolute ** - 10 00 N, 8 00 E  ** - Major Cities ** - Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, Pot Harcourt, Benin city, Zaria, Maiduguri, Jos, Oyo, Aba, Abuja, Bida, Okpoko, Bauchi, Mubi, Ondo and Shagamu ** -Captial City ** - Abuja ** -Brief History ** - British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. ** - Critical Junctures ** - 1960- Nigeria becomes independent from Great Britian - 1999- Nigeria adopts constitution after military rule - 2007- First civillian to civillian transfer of power ** - Important Leaders ** - Head of state- Goodluck Jonatha -Head of Government- Goodluck Jonathan ** - Type of government ** - Federal Republic

** -Major Religions ** **-**Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10% ** -Economy ** -GDP- $339 billion (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 33 -PPP- $2,300 (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 182 ** - Literacy ** - total population: 68% -male: 75.7% -female: 60.6% ** -School Enrolment ** - total: 8 years -male: 9 years -female: 7 years

[] ** ﻿ ** ** -Flag description ** -three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green; the color green represents the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country, white stands for peace and unity

[]