Problems of Democracy A Case Study: Nigeria.

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Problems of Democracy A Case Study: Nigeria

Nigeria Facts Gained independence from UK in 1960 Most populated country in Africa, 7th most populated country in the world (larger than any European nation) World’s 4th largest democracy (1999) ½ Muslim- mostly in the north, 40% Christian- mostly in the south, 10% indigenous beliefs Government modeled after US system President- may serve 2 four-year terms Congress-Senate, House of Reps.

Nearly 44% of pop. is less than 14 years-old

What is a one commodity country? Is Nigeria a one-commodity country?

Final Result of 2011 Election Winner- Christian from the South (green) 59% of vote

Political Corruption Video clip 44% of people in Nigeria surveyed have admitted to paying a bribe http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23249614 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2zbsEesKx8&list=PLC9D517DB42A8896F

Updated data for Nigeria’s economy: Unemployment rate: (2011) 24% (2011 is most recent data) Inflation rate (2012) 12.2% RGDP growth rate (2012); 6.3% GDP per capita (2012): $2800 (ranked 180 out of 229 countries) Labor force by occupation: 70% agriculture, 10% industry, rest is services Population below poverty line: 70%