Nigeria


 * Country Name
 * Nigeria ** || Information and Data || Interpretation ||
 * Location, Territory and Neighbours || Located in Western Africa, the capital city is in the middle of the country, Nigeria is slightly more than twice the size of California . Benin 773 km, Cameroon 1,690 km, Chad 87 km, Niger 1,497 km, Coast lines 853 km. || Nigeria is not a landlocked country, it has a coast line of 853 km, one of Nigeria’s main income source is located at the coast line. Port Harcourt is at the centre of Nigeria’s oil industry and trade, it exports include petrol, coal, tin, palm products, and so on. The countries that Nigeria is surrounded by are currently not in any war conflicts. Nigeria controls the Niger Delta which was a main source of conflicts in the past few years. ||
 * Political environment Format of government || federal republic: A ** federal republic ** is a [|federation] of [|states] with a [|republican] form of government. Usage of the term // republic // is inconsistent but, as a minimum, it means a state or federation of states that does not have a [|monarch].

Nigeria's stability has been repeatedly threatened by fighting between fundamentalist Muslims and Christians over the spread of Islamic law (sharia) across the heavily Muslim north. One-third of Nigeria's 36 states is ruled by sharia law. More than 10,000 people have died in religious clashes since military rule ended in 1999. || People are being killed because of the conflict in Nigeria. Some 3,000 boundary pillars are being planted along the Cameroon-Nigeria border - it is hoped they will prevent further disputes between the neighbours which nearly went to war over the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsular. The conflict was the peak of their mutual suspicion and several lives have been lost in border skirmishes over the years. || ** industry: ** 10% ** services: ** 20%
 * Economic situation || Nigeria is a LEDC, Nigeria has a lot of oil and also it controls the Niger Delta which is a main source of oil and products. The unemplyement rates is 21% (2011 est.) labor force is 52.5 million the labor force is divided by ** agriculture: ** 70%

The main trading partner of Nigeria is the US, because of oil. Military spending is 1.5% of GDP, 9.6% of GDP comes from taxes, public debt is 17.8% of GDP.

THEY DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY ON EDUCATION || Since the main trading partner is the US, then the US will probably back up Nigeria in conflicts, because of the trading of oil. US also has a lot of power and say in the UN. || Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10% ** 0-14 years: ** 43.9% (male 38,232,053/ female 36,483,243) ** 15-64 years: ** 53.1% (male 44,862,457/ female 45,484,314) ** 65 years and over: ** 3% (male 2,325,682/ female 2,735,991) 39.23 births/1,000 population 13.48 deaths/1,000 population 3.6% AIDS rate. || The life expectancy is low because their health care is not that advanced. The stage of the population pyramid that they are on is stage 1. ||
 * Natural resources, main trading partners, economic interests || In case you ran out of room in the previous row, carry on here. || So how do your resources, or lack thereof, affect who your friends are? ||
 * Social composition || Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and politically influential: Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%.
 * Recent history or history that defines current opinion and culture || ** History/Politics: ** British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history. In January 2010, Nigeria assumed a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.


 * Summary: ** There was a dictatorship, and they wanted to over throw the dictatorship. || They obviously will support resolutions that will support LEDC’s. They will not support acts that will bring unnecessary violence into their country. They want help on their power infrastructure, and their economic structure. ||
 * Recent conflicts or unresolved border disputes. Any other disputes? || If you haven’t mentioned these yet, they are important. || How do they affect relations elsewhere? Is there domestic or external pressure to resolve this? Does anyone even care? Why or why not? ||
 * Membership of various organizations || ** A [|frican Information Society Initiative (AISI)] **

A program of the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa to build Africa's information and communications infrastructure.


 * Long list of Organizations: **

[] || "The ** African Information Society Initiative ** ( ** AISI ** ) is an action framework that has been the basis for information and communication activities in Africa since 1996. AISI is not about technology. It is about giving Africans the means to improve the quality of their lives and fight against poverty." - AISI Website ||
 * Treaties and Agreements || In as far as Nigeria has ratified the Optional Protocols for UN human rights conventions or has accepted the competence of the corresponding UN treaty Bodies, the inhabitants of Nigeria and their representatives are able to invoke their human rights through these bodies.

The ** African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty. **

Have these been ratified (i.e. has the national legislature been harmonized in accordance with the treaty)? || Signing this protocol will make Nigeria look good in other countries eyes because this treaty involves Human Rights Conventions, which is a big issue in the UN, and also Nigeria does not support nuclear weapons in their country. || http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Nigeria-ECONOMY.html
 * Any interesting or fun facts about the country or culture || Nigeria is West Africa's economic giant and more of a business destination than a tourist attraction. Nigeria is Africa's most populated country and is very culturally diverse. Nigeria has a number of attractions for visitors, including interesting historical sights, colorful festivals and a vibrant nightlife. But it's Nigeria's oil that attracts most foreigners to the country and its reputation as a somewhat volatile and corrupt nation that keeps tourists away. ||  ||