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Geography - Nigeria Case Study
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- 1Location of Nigeria- Northern hemisphere
- West of Africa
- Coast of Atlantic ocean
- Bordering countries: Cameroon, Niger, Chad - 2How developed is Nigeria- NEE
- 2015 - 5th largest number of troops in the UN
- 2011 - Highest HDI improvements - 3Size + PopulationApprox 3 times the size of the UK and has a population of around 180 million.
- 4Regional 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 - 5Global 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 - 6How does the environment differ in Nigeria?- Semi-desert in north, little rain, on edge of Sahara
- Tropical Rainforests in south, hot and moist - 7Culture 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 - 8Which sector are most people employed in?Tertiary - Services (approx 52%)
- 9How has the industrial structure of the country changed over time?1975 - 68.9% Primary
2014 - 53.8% Tertiary - 10What is a TNC?Transnational Corporation
- 11Advantages 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 - 12Disadvantages 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. - 13Main Exports- Petroleum
- Natural Gas
- Rubber
- Cocoa
- Cotton - 14Main imports- Rice
- Cars
- Petroleum
- Wheat
- Telephones - 15What 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. - 16Example of a TNC in Nigeria?Shell
- 17Impacts of development on environment: Mining and Oil extractionShell oil spills 2008 in Bodo, tin mining polluted rivers
- 18Impacts of development on environment: Urban growthAir pollution from traffic in Lagos, waste disposal issues, water pollution
- 19Impacts of development on environment: Industrial developmentIn Lagos, toxic chemicals get released into drains, chimneys emit carbon emissions
- 20Impacts of development on environment: DeforestationGiraffe and Cheeta habitats destroyed, 500 plant species now endangered
- 21How 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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