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WorksheetsNigeria's Location and Importance
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following statements about Nigeria’s location is not true?
Nigeria is located in West Africa
Nigeria borders the Gulf of Guinea.
Nigeria is bordered by Niger.
Nigeria is bordered by Kenya.
True or false? Nigeria experiences a range of climates and natural environments including tropical rainforest and semi-desert.
True
False
How many times bigger than the UK is Nigeria?
1
2
3
4
What is the population of Nigeria?
80 million
110 million
150 million
180 million
True or false? Nigeria is the most populous and economically powerful country in Africa.
True
False
What type of country is Nigeria?
LIC
NEE
HIC
What commodity has made a significant contribution to economic development in Nigeria in recent decades?
Coal
Gas
Oil
Gold
Which of the following is not an example of Nigeria’s global importance?
It has the world’s 21st largest economy.
Nigeria is one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.
Nigeria is ranked seventh in the world in terms of population.
Lagos is a thriving world city with a strong economic and financial base.
True or false? Nigeria is generally seen as an indicator for the entire continent of Africa, if Nigeria thrives, Africa will thrive.
True
False
Which of the following is not an example of Nigeria's regional importance?
Nigeria has the third-largest manufacturing sector in Africa.
Nigeria has the highest GNP on the continent.
Nigeria has the highest farm output in Africa and the highest number of cattle.
Nigeria plays an important role in peacekeeping around the world.
In 1960 Nigeria achieved independence from which country?
France
Germany
Spain
UK
Which city became Nigeria’s capital in 1991?
Lagos
Benin City
Abuja
Kano
What encouraged international investment in Nigeria, particularly from China, South Africa and the USA?
Political stability since 1999.
Civil unrest.
A large informal sector.
Large, skilled workforce.
True or false? Nigeria is a multi-cultural, multi-faith society.
True
False
What is the name of the fundamentalist group that has caused conflict and hindered economic development in Nigeria?
Backo Maram
Boko Haram
ISIS
What is the name of Nigeria’s film industry?
Nollywood
Hollywood
Bollywood
Which of the following is not an environmental characteristic of Nigeria?
Tropical rainforest in the south.
Grassland towards the north.
Semi-desert in the far north
Hot desert in the far north.
Where are nomadic farmers typically found in Nigeria?
North
East
South
West
