By : Mireina Barrios Javell Jones Anton Coulter Lakeya Martin

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Gov. and Economy  War independence from Britain in  In 1999 country adopted a New Constitution and the 1 st Democratic elections in 20 years were held.  It is richer than all other West African Nation and Holds Considerable power.

Natural Resources  Oil  Beans  Cashews  Coco  Peanuts  Rice  Farming

Borders  Gulf of Guinea  Lake Chad

Languages  English  Native Languages  Husa

Nigeria Timeline  1472 – Portuguese navigators reach Nigerian Coast.  1850s – British establish presence around Lagos.  1998 – Abacha dies, Succeeded by Major – General Abdulsalami  2010 December – Christmas Eve Bomb Attacks near Central City of Jos kill MORE than 30 People

Questions & Answer’s ! Q :The Fulani Empire rule the region from the beginning of what Century ? A : 19 th Q : What is the President Name ? A : Goodluck Jonathan Q : What is the Capital ? A : Abuja Q :What and When is the National Holiday? A : October 1 st, Independence Day Q : What do the green stripes represent the flag ? A : Farming Q : Which instrument is the MOST important in Nigeria ? A : Drums Q : In 1996, Nigeria won an Olympic Gold Medal in which Sport ? A : Soccer Q : Why is Nigeria Called ‘ Giant of Africa ? ‘ A : It has the largest population of any African Country Q : The Economy in Nigeria depends MOST on which natural resource ? A : Oil Q : In 1960, Nigeria GAINED independence from which country ? A : Britain