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Case Study: Economic Development in Nigeria

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The Importance and Development of Nigeria

Nigeria was the 21st largest economy in the world in 2014. It has the largest population, agricultural output and GDP of all African countries. Nigeria has developed in the way it has for different reasons:

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Political context to Nigeria's development

  • Nigeria was part of the British Empire until it became independent in 1960.
  • Nigeria suffered from conflict and unrest after independence but is now politically stable.
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Social context to Nigeria's development

  • Nigeria was created when European nations divided up Africa during the Berlin conference. This means that there is a wide mix of faiths and ethnic groups.
    • This considerable diversity led to a civil war from 1967-1970.
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Cultural context to Nigeria's development

  • Nigeria is well-known for its music, cinema and football team.
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Environmental context to Nigeria's development

  • The north of Nigeria is part of the Sahel and is very dry.
  • Much of Nigeria is tropical grassland, but the region nearest to the coastline is forested and ideal for growing cocoa.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

5.1The Changing Economic World

5.2Economic Development in the UK

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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