3.  Originally a colony of the UK  Became independent in the mid 1960’s  Quickly brought into a several small military coup’s  Joined OPEC in the early 1970’s bringing in huge revenue Sam M

4. Located in western Africa Borders Chad, Benin, and Cameroon Lies on the Gulf of Guinea Roughly twice the size of California (CA) 36 States 1 Territory Sam M

5.  68% of total population literate.  Population of 128,771,988  Gross domestic profit of $125.7 Billion  Exports include Petroleum, cocoa, and rubber. Sam M Rubber

6.  Composed of 250 ethnic groups including the hausa, yoruba, and ibgo.  50% Muslim 40% Christian 10% indigenous beliefs  Languages spoken include English, Igbo, and Fulani. Sam M

7.  Nigeria is a Federal republic, modeled after the U.S. (Federal Republic of Nigeria). But they are among the most corrupt nations in the world.  Elected president in four year terms much like the united states presidential system, with possibility of reelection.  Based on English common law  Current leader is President Goodluck Jonathan. Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo.  Bicameral legislature-House and Senate.  House members are elected by a popular vote and serve four year terms.(360 seats).  Senate members are also elected by popular vote and serve four year terms.(109 seats and 3 represent each state.  The House and Senate make up the National Assembly and they provide “checks” on the executive branch.  The highest court is the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The judges recommended by the National Judicial Council and appointed by the president. Drake Dugger

8.  Political Parties: Accord Party; Action Congress of Nigeria; All Nigeria Peoples Party or ANPP; All Progressives Grand Alliance or APGA; Alliance for Democracy or AD; Conference of Nigerian Political Parities or CNPP; Congress for Progressive Change or CPC; Democratic Peoples Party or DPP; Fresh Democratic Party; Labor Party; National Democratic Party or NDP; Peoples Democratic Party or PDP; Peoples Progressive Alliance.  Political Pressure Groups: Academic Staff Union for Universities; Campaign for Democracy; Civil Liberties Organization; Committee for the Defense of Human Rights; Constitutional Right Project; Human Right Africa; National Association of Democratic Lawyers; National Association of Nigerian Students; Nigerian Bar Association; Nigerian Labor Congress; Nigerian Medical Association; the press; Universal Defenders of Democracy. Drake Dugger

10.  Any citizens in Nigeria aged 18 or older are eligible to vote. Because their government is based on common law they all have an equal say in politics. But because there government is so corrupt, this isn’t always true.  It’s been said that police bribery, extortion, and wholesale embezzlement threatens the basic rights of all Nigerians. Drake Dugger http://saharareport ers.com/sites/defaul t/files/page_images /press_releases/201 0/police_corrupts.jp g?1282055056

11.  Nigeria’s Human rights are poor and are abused by politicians on all levels of government  In 12 of the states of Nigeria Muslims are severely punished for alcohol consumption, infidelity and theft their punishments including amputation, lashing, stoning and long prison term  The security forces in Nigeria are corrupt and they abuse, detain, and kill Nigerian citizens Kris

12.  France has partnered with Nigeria on security and will help with any security threatening situations  There are terrorist groups who have been attacking through out Nigeria and especially the UN building in Nigeria  The National Police force is the main way that Nigeria uses to keep order throughout the nation Kris

13.  Military branches: Army, Navy, and Air Force  Must be 18 to join  There are 27million males between 18 and 49 available for the military only 16 million are actually fit for military service  $544.6million is spent on the military  The military goes to countries around Nigeria and helps to keep the peace in those countries so Nigeria helps in the world peace keeping Kris

14.  The National police handles the conflicts between the different states that include rioting and other protests  The states themselves have the governors gather and meet about issues that are going on Kris

15.  Nigeria is the 12th largest producer of petroleum in the world and the 8th largest exporter, and has the 10th largest proven reserves. Petroleum plays a large role in the Nigerian economy, accounting for 40% of GDP and 80% of Government earnings.  Nigeria has one of the fastest growing telecommunications markets, its their largest and most profitable business in the country.  A manufacturing industry which includes leather, textiles, car manufacturing, t-shirts, plastics and processed food Justyn

16.  Many of the services provided are or close to the exact same as the United States of America  Most services are provided to all citizens of Nigeria Justyn

17.  www. bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa- 13949550 www. bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa- 13949550  www. nigeria world.com www. nigeria world.com  geography.about.com/library/cia/blc ni geria.htm