The tenere occupies much of southeastern niger and is considered to be part of the larger sahara desert, which stretches across northern africa. Nigeria has the thirdlargest youth population in the world, after india and china, with more than 90 million of its population under the age of eighteen. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria 20 should be addressed to the cia. Nigerias national football team, known as the super eagles, has made the world cup four times. Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria history information contained here. This detailed astronaut photograph highlights sand dunes in the fachibilma erg sand sea in the centraleastern part of the tenere desert. The world bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards for the people of nigeria with more than ibrd loans and ida credits since 1958. It is estimated that the countrys gdp will exceed 500 billion u.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook, 2011 cia world factbook, 2011 professor jg ottong, a social scientist at the university of calabar, explained that population has been a sensitive and controversial issue because of its implications for shaping regional. Landlocked nations are penalized for the lack of a standing merchant marine force. Capital city is abuja, located in the center of the nation, while lagos is the countrys primary port, economic hub and the largest city. The world factbook 1990nigeria wikisource, the free. Nigerias population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the library of congress country studies.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 20 information contained here. The world bank group brings together knowledge and expertise across all major sectors of development. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. Cia world factbook, 2011 professor jg ottong, a social scientist at the university of calabar, explained that population has been a sensitive and controversial issue because of its implications for shaping regional, state and ethnic relations and balance of power. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria people 2018 information contained here. A series of constitutions after world war ii granted nigeria greater autonomy. Although some recovery progress was evident by 2018, many nigerian citizens did not see relief, and the country earned the unenviable distinction that year of having the most people in extreme poverty in the world. Taskforce set to remove illegal structures in lekki. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. Hausa and fulani 29%, yoruba 21%, igbo ibo 18%, ijaw 10%, kanuri 4%, ibibio 3. Nigerias movie production industry, nicknamed nollywood, is the secondlargest in the world by volume.
Feb 18, 2017 the government is continuing an economic adjustment program to reduce nigeria s dependence on oil and to help create a basis for sustainable noninflationary growth. Nigeria fact about nigeria, nigeria flag, nigeria maps. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 2020 information contained here. Following the 200809 global financial crises, the banking sector was effectively recapitalized and regulation enhanced. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria economy 2020 information contained here. Financials values partly derived from the cia world factbook. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle. The country has a population of 188,462,640 people, making it the 7th most populous country in the world. Nigeria borders niger in the north, chad in the northeast, cameroon in the east, and benin in the west. By my count there are 11 countries missing from the book including japan, moldova, nauru, northern marianas, paraguay, st. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004.
This entry includes a definition of literacy and unescos percentage estimates for populations aged 15 years and over, including total population, males, and females. Nigeria has a long history that dates back as far as 9000 b. How to cite cia the world factbook in mla pen and the pad. Ebbe state university of new york at brockport this country report is one of many prepared for the world factbook of criminal justice systems under grant no. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Nigeria and africas most populous country grew through the 19th century. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Our goal is to help developing countries find solutions to the toughest global and local development challengesfrom adapting to climate change to boosting food security or fighting corruption. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria government 2009 information contained here.
To gain weight and conform with african standards of beauty, nigerian girls can consume food all day in fattening rooms. The earliest cities in nigeria were the northern cities of kano and katsina that started around c. The world factbook is an online publication of the u. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Its southern coast is on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. Cia world fact book, 2004nigeria wikisource, the free. The country has its own premier league of football. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. This includes more than 250 distinct ethnic groups of which the most populous are the hausa and the fulani, the yoruba and the igbo. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. World factbook of criminal justice systems nigeria. Around 1400, the yoruba kingdom of oyo was founded in the southwest and reach its height from the 17th to the 19th century.
About the world bank world bank group international. British influence and control over what would become nigeria and africas most populous country grew through the 19th century. Logistics values derived from the cia world factbook. Africa niger the world factbook central intelligence. In terms of area, it is the 32nd largest country at 356,669 square miles. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. After independence in 1960, politics were marked by coups and mostly military rule, until the death of a military head of state in 1998 allowed for a political transition. Nigeria has the highest population of all african countries and is the eighth most populous in the world with a population of 590,400. World factbook of criminal justice systems nigeria by obi n.
Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is from nigeria. Nigeria has the highest rate of twin births per year globally. Previous editions of the world factbook have been known for poor editing but this edition takes the cake. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Nigeria, which is africas most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups.
Mar 21, 2020 nigeria s movie production industry, nicknamed nollywood, is the secondlargest in the world by volume. Nigerias economy is one of the fastest growing in the world and is the second largest in africa. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Nigeria cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Agriculture contributes approximately 40% of gdp and provides livelihood for over 80% of the population. If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include it in the reference list at the end of your paper. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful. Nigeria answers are found in the world factbook powered by unbound medicine. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. From 2001 to 2010, nigeria had the fourth highest of gdp growth rate in the world.
Niger is a landlocked, subsaharan nation, whose economy centers on subsistence crops, livestock, and some of the worlds largest uranium deposits. Goodluck jonathan was sworn in as nigerias newest president. Nigeria world all about nigeria news headlines articles. According to a july 2018 estimate by the cia world factbook, nigeria has a population of over 203.
The most populous country in africa, nigeria accounts for approximately onesixth of africas people. If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include. Central intelligence agency that provides statistics and demographics about nations around the world. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence. The world factbook countrylocation locator map modal. Nigeria s national football team, known as the super eagles, has made the world cup four times. The government is committed to empowering girls with access. Nigeria cia world factbook the best country factbook.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria economy 2020 should be. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. The official name of the country is the federal republic of nigeria. British influence and control over what would become nigeria grew through the 19th century. Central intelligence agency cia the world factbook nigeria.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 2018 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria history should be addressed to the library of congress. They won the african cup of nations in 1980 and 1994. A new economic analysis says without robust productivity growth, the number of nigerians living in poverty will continue to rise. Nigeria is sub saharan africa s largest economy and relies heavily on oil as its main source of foreign exchange earnings and government revenues.
Nigeria rwanda saint helena, ascension, and tristan da cunha sao tome and principe senegal seychelles sierra leone somalia south africa. N cia world factbook the best country factbook available. These were in 1994, 1998, 2002, and most recently in 2010. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Stigma of coronavirus affliction could be impeding accurate reporting and the fight against the contagion alfred o. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. Uzokwe, harrisburg, pa, usa judging from what the whole world is going through, with respect to this coronavirus, nigeria has so far been lucky. In 2016, declining oil revenue led to nigerias first recession in more than 25 years. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria people 2015 information contained here. Mar 23, 2017 the world factbook is an online publication of the u.
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