General+Information

=Geography=

- Capital City- Abuja
=Brief History=

- January 2010- assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Council
=Important Leaders=

- Minister of Health- Otu Onyebuchi
=Type Of Government=

Nigeria is a federal republic because it a federal state with a constitution and self governing sub-units.
=Major Religions=

- Indigenous Beliefs - 10%
=Economic Information=

- PPP - $2,300
=Literacy=

- School Enrollment - 63%
=Graphics=

The two green, vertical stripes on the flag represent the green forests and agricultural wealth of the country. The white stripe symbolizes peace and unity in Nigeria. This flag was established after Nigeria gained its independence from Great Britain. []

Nigeria borders Benin, Niger, Cameroon, Lake Chad, and the Gulf of Guinea. Throughout the country there are rivers including the Niger River and the Benue River. Some of the cities in Nigeria are the capital Abuja, Benin City, Kano, Zaria, and Kishi. []