1. Kalynn Conner and Jenny Sulouff
Nigeria
Kalynn Conner and Jenny Sulouff

2. Government - Federal Republic Bordered by:
Capital
Abuja
Population
129.9 million
Government - Federal Republic
Bordered by:
Benin
Niger
Chad
Cameroon
The Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Guinea

3. 2009
Birth rate
36.65
Death rate
16.56
Leader:
Olusegun Obasanjo

4. Economy Dependant on oil Agriculture
1970’s Nigeria neglected their agricultural
2002 gas exports supplied 98% of their earnings
83% of the federal government revenue.
Produces an average of 1.6 million barrels a day.
Agriculture
Less than 10%
2/3 of the employment
Poultry, cocoa and fish are some the other exports
These would provide more then ten percent but the conditions of these farms and fisheries are too poor to produce enough to satisfy their need.

5. Nigeria’s Flag
Was adopted on October 1st 1960, when their won their independence from Great Britain.
Green and white stripes are all equal.
Green is for their agriculture, forests, natural wealth, and lush vegetation.
White represents the river Niger, peace and unity.

6. Coat of arm
A eagle on a black shield with two silver strips that come together.
The shield represents fertile soil.
The sliver bands resents the rivers that run through Nigeria.
Two horses on each side represent dignity.
The eagle represents strength.

7. Currency Until 1958 their money was the pound.
But then switched over to the Naira
rate of 2 naira = 1 pound
introduced in denominations of ½, 1, 5, 10 and 25 kobo
½ and 1 kobo in bronze and the higher denominations in cupro-nickel
One U.S. dollar is worth Nigerian Naira

9. Current event
Bishop John Francis Moore died at the age of sixty- eight.
Died on Jan 20, 2010.
The bishop from Dec 31, 2003 till Jan 20, 2010.
Age of 68
Bishop of Bauchi.