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Location
The Resume
(October 1, 1960- )
Located in Western Africa
Larger than twice the size of California
Borders Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger
It's highest point is Chappal Waddi
Population is 1/3 of the U.S.
Gained independence from the U.K. (October 1, 1960)
Why Nigeria might be annoying
Infant mortality rate is over 7%.
Life expectancy is 53½.
Its ethnic groups are Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, Kanuri, Ibibio, Tiv and Ijaw.
Besides English, they speak Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo and Fulani.
The capital was officially moved from Lagos to Abuja (December 12, 1991).
Nigeria usually has an unpopular military ruler.
A few years ago they were a large exporter of food, but now import food.
Currency is nairas and kobos.
Heroin is transferred through Nigeria.
Eastern Nigeria broke away and formed Biafra.
It started as a slave trading center in the 17th century.
Why Nigeria might not be annoying
When Britain abolished slavery, it occupied Nigeria to enforce the ban.
Before their civil war, Nigeria had the largest population in Africa, nearly 60 million-more than France or Italy or the United Kingdom.
It still has the largest population of blacks in the world.
Columbium is Niobium which is element #41, it is used in alloys and 45% of it comes from here.
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