Nigerian Oil

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Read “The Oil-Rich Niger Delta”. Geography in the News By Neal G. Lineback

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Many Nigerians argue that their oil is not even being used by their own country. This is the reason they pay so much for gas and often have fuel shortages!

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In the U.S., the poverty level moves from year to year between %12 and %15. The poverty line in the U.S. is $10,400 for an individual, $14,000 for a couple, and $21,200 for a family of four.

Percentage of Nigerians earning less that a dollar a day. The average American earns $23,484 per year. The average Nigerian earns less than $1,000 a year. That is for a population of over 145 million people.

Different Ethnic Groups

There are four main ethnic groups in Nigeria. The Yoruba – live in the southwest part of Nigeria. Christians who were educated in British schools and run the government. The Yoruba – live in the southwest part of Nigeria. Christians who were educated in British schools and run the government. The Ibo – Live in the southeast part of Nigeria. Christianity is strong but most are animistic. Tried to secede from Nigeria in the 1960’s but were defeated in a bloody civil war. The Ibo – Live in the southeast part of Nigeria. Christianity is strong but most are animistic. Tried to secede from Nigeria in the 1960’s but were defeated in a bloody civil war. The Hausa and Fulani – represent 32% of Nigeria’s population, are predominately Muslim, and live in the northern part of Nigeria. The Hausa and Fulani – represent 32% of Nigeria’s population, are predominately Muslim, and live in the northern part of Nigeria.

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