1. Nigeria The poor rich country

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4. Ethnic/Religious Groups Over 250 different ethnic groupsOver 250 different ethnic groups 50% of population are Muslims50% of population are Muslims 40% are Christians40% are Christians Most Muslims live in the northMost Muslims live in the north

5. Ethnic/Religious Groups Boko HaramBoko Haram –Islamic terrorist group Fights against Christians in the southFights against Christians in the south http://www.longwarjournal.org/images/Boko_Haram_2011_Bombing.jpg

6. Oil and Pollution Nigeria is the 6 th largest exporter of oil & gasNigeria is the 6 th largest exporter of oil & gas Niger delta (southern Nigeria)Niger delta (southern Nigeria) http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com/library/

7. Oil & Poverty Oil wealth wasted by governmentOil wealth wasted by government People in Niger Delta poorPeople in Niger Delta poor Tap oil pipelinesTap oil pipelines http://www.economist.com/research/backgrounders/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5421606

8. Government History of military governmentsHistory of military governments –Gen. Sani Abacha Has civilian gov. nowHas civilian gov. now Considered among the most corrupt governments in worldConsidered among the most corrupt governments in world Most oil money stolenMost oil money stolen http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com/library/

9. Goodluck Jonathan New President of NigeriaNew President of Nigeria –Was Vice-President –President since 2010 Running for a Presidential term of his own in 2011Running for a Presidential term of his own in 2011 Fighting corruption??Fighting corruption?? http://www.csmonitor.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/0413-nuclear-summit- goodluck-jonathan/7719125-2-eng-US/0413-nuclear-summit-Goodluck-Jonathan_full_600.jpg