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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:

Political context to Nigeria's development

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.
Social context to Nigeria's development

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.
Cultural context to Nigeria's development

Cultural context to Nigeria's development

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

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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The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1

Natural Hazards

1.2

Tectonic Hazards

1.3

Weather Hazards

1.4

Climate Change

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The Living World

2.1

Ecosystems

2.2

Tropical Rainforests

2.3

Hot Deserts

2.4

Tundra & Polar Environments

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Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1

The UK Physical Landscape

3.2

Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3

River Landscapes in the UK

3.4

Glacial Landscapes in the UK

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Urban Issues & Challenges

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The Changing Economic World

5.1

The Changing Economic World

5.2

Economic Development in the UK

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The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1

Resource Management

6.2

Food

6.3

Water

6.4

Energy

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