1. Problems of Democracy
A Case Study: Nigeria

4. 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.

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

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

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

11. Political Corruption Video clip
44% of people in Nigeria surveyed have admitted to paying a bribe

12. 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%