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Location of Nigeria | - Northern hemisphere - West of Africa - Coast of Atlantic ocean - Bordering countries: Cameroon, Niger, Chad |
How developed is Nigeria | - NEE - 2015 - 5th largest number of troops in the UN - 2011 - Highest HDI improvements |
Size + Population | Approx 3 times the size of the UK and has a population of around 180 million. |
Regional importance of Nigeria | - Nigeria is one of Africa's fastest growing economies and has the highest GDP in the continent - Has the third largest manufacturing sector in Africa and the continents highest population. - Highest farm output in Africa and the most cattle. - Generally seen as an indicator for the entire continent - if Nigeria thrives so may Africa |
Global importance of Nigeria | - Nigeria is the worlds 21st largest economy and has experienced rapid growth in GDP - Ranked 7th in the world by population - 12th largest oil producer in the world - Lagos is a thriving 'world city' with a strong economic and financial base. - Plays an important peacekeeping role in world affairs |
How does the environment differ in Nigeria? | - Semi-desert in north, little rain, on edge of Sahara - Tropical Rainforests in south, hot and moist |
Culture in Nigeria | - Nollywood - Social diversity has created a rich and varied artistic culture, with thriving music, film and literary sectors. - Football team has won the African Cup of Nations on three occasions |
Which sector are most people employed in? | Tertiary - Services (approx 52%) |
How has the industrial structure of the country changed over time? | 1975 - 68.9% Primary 2014 - 53.8% Tertiary |
What is a TNC? | Transnational Corporation |
Advantages of TNCs (in Nigeria) | - Clean any spillages with proper equipment - Create jobs (60,000) and training - Money raised goes into improving local infrastructure - Modern technology is introduced - Companies invest in the local area, improving services (e.g. roads, electricity) and social amenities - TNCs have many international business links, helping industry to thrive |
Disadvantages of TNCs (in Nigeria) | - 2008/9 oil leak in town of Bodo - Most profits go to HICs - Higher paid jobs go to Europeans - Working conditions may be poor, with fewer rules and regulations than exist in richer countries - Can exploit the low wage economy and avoid paying local taxes - Capitalism - We just need to abolish capitalism. |
Main Exports | - Petroleum - Natural Gas - Rubber - Cocoa - Cotton |
Main imports | - Rice - Cars - Petroleum - Wheat - Telephones |
What are the different types of aid? | Multilateral aid - given by countries through international organisations, like the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bilateral aid - given directly by one country to another. Sometimes, it is tied aid, with conditions attached. For example, the recipient may be required to buy goods from the donor country with the aid money. |
Example of a TNC in Nigeria? | Shell |
Impacts of development on environment: Mining and Oil extraction | Shell oil spills 2008 in Bodo, tin mining polluted rivers |
Impacts of development on environment: Urban growth | Air pollution from traffic in Lagos, waste disposal issues, water pollution |
Impacts of development on environment: Industrial development | In Lagos, toxic chemicals get released into drains, chimneys emit carbon emissions |
Impacts of development on environment: Deforestation | Giraffe and Cheeta habitats destroyed, 500 plant species now endangered |
How has the QoL in Nigeria changed over time? | Life expectancy increased from 46>52, access to safe water increased from 46%>64%, increase in jobs HOWEVER 60% still in poverty, corruption, overdependance on oil |
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