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Nigeria

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Introduction

Map of Nigeria

Some Informations

History of Nigeria

Political and economic

Nigeria today

Source and Group

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Map of NigeriaArea: 923,768 km²

Population: 133,881,703

Most population in Africa

Capital: Abuja

Largest City: Lagos

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Some informations

Official language: English

Different languages: 430

Currency: Naira

international area code: 234

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History of Nigeria

Since 1903 british colony

Indipendence Day 1st Oct. 1960

Different regimes

Democracy for 2 years

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Political and economic

President: Olusegun Obasanjo

Federal Republic: 36 federal states

Since the 70s extraction of oil

High pollution level because of oil

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Nigeria today

Poor country

School education for 6-15 years old children

50% Moslems - 40% Christs -> conflict

Famous soccer team

Life expectancy: 51

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Sources

Internet and encyclopedia

Group: Nigeria

Patrick and Artur