Nigeria
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President: Goodluck Jonathan (2011) Land area: 351,649 sq mi (910,771 sq km); Total area: 356,667 sq mi (923,768 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 152,217,341 (growth rate: 1.9%); Birth rate: 36.0/1000; infant mortality rate: 92.9/1000; life expectancy: 47.2; density per sq km: 151 Capital (2003 est.): Abuja, 590,400 (metro. area), 165,700 (city proper) Major Cities: Lagos (2003 est.), 11,135,000 (metro. area), 5,686,000 (city proper); Kano, 3,329,900; Ibadan, 3,139,500; Kaduna, 1,510,300 Federal Capital: Abuja Principal Rivers: Niger & Benue National Day: October 1 Flag: Green, White and Green Currency: Naira (100 Kobo) Borders: Benin Republic to the West, Nigerand Chad Republic in the North. Cameroon to the East, and the gulf of Guineaby the South Natural Resources: Petroleum, Tin, Columbite, Iron, Ore, Coal, Limestone, Lead, Zinc, Gas. Agricultural Products: Cocoa, Palm Oil, Rice, Cotton, Groundnut, Corn, Livestock, Cassava. Climate: Maximum temperatures are highest from February to April in the South and from March to June in the North. They are lowest in July and August over most of the Country. The mean, minimum temperature is about 22.2 C over most of the south, but falls to 18.88 C in the North. Major Ethnic Groups: Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri, Tiv, Yoruba, Igbo, Ibibio, Ijaw, Edo,Efik, Itsekiri, Urhobo, Edoma. International Airports: Lagos (Murtala Mohammed), Kano, Port Harcourt Sokoto, buja, Calabar. Main Seaports: Apapa (Lagos), Tin Can Island (Lagos), Port Harcourt, Calabar, Sapele, Koko. |
Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. The country is located in West Africa. The people of Nigeria have an extensive history, and archaeological evidence shows that human habitation of the area dates back to at least 9000 b.c.. Nigeria claimed its independence for England on October 1, 1960.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of over 130 million. It is a regional power and it is also listed among the "Next Eleven" economies. The economy of Nigeria is one of the fastest growing in the world with the International Monetary Fund projecting a growth of 9% in 2008 and 8.3% in 2009. There is great investment opportunities in Nigeria for foreign investors, who would like to invest in oil sector, communication, energy, internet, computers, health and many others.
In 2003, Nigerians were reported to be the happiest people in the world, a scientific survey carried out in 65 nations in 1999-2001. The research was reported by one of the world's top science magazines, New Scientist, and was picked up by a number of news outlets. The report considered that the country's family life and culture were more important than its problems and material wealth in determining happiness. (Click here to read more)
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of over 130 million. It is a regional power and it is also listed among the "Next Eleven" economies. The economy of Nigeria is one of the fastest growing in the world with the International Monetary Fund projecting a growth of 9% in 2008 and 8.3% in 2009. There is great investment opportunities in Nigeria for foreign investors, who would like to invest in oil sector, communication, energy, internet, computers, health and many others.
In 2003, Nigerians were reported to be the happiest people in the world, a scientific survey carried out in 65 nations in 1999-2001. The research was reported by one of the world's top science magazines, New Scientist, and was picked up by a number of news outlets. The report considered that the country's family life and culture were more important than its problems and material wealth in determining happiness. (Click here to read more)
To find out more about Nigeria, please click on any of the following links.The National PledgeI pledge to Nigeria, my county
To be faithful, loyal, and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To Defend her unity And uphold her hone and glory So help me God |