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Chapter 22 Nigeria
Question | Answer |
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colonialism | system in which one country rules another |
cultural region | an area that is set apart from other places by way of life |
ethnic diversity | a variety people from different ethnic groups |
linguistic group | a group of people who share a common language |
How many languages are spoken in Nigeria | 450 |
How many ethnic groups are found in Nigeria | 250 |
What country colonized Nigeria | Great Britain |
When did Nigeria become a country | 1914 |
When did Nigeria become independent | 1960 |
What is Nigeria's nickname | giant of Africa |
what is the population of Nigeria | 213 million |
what is the capital of Nigeria | Abuja |
How many people live in Lagos | 21 million |
What is the most popular religion in Nigeria | Islam |
What ethnic groups lives in northern Nigeria | Hausa/Fulani |
What ethnic group lives in western Nigeria | Yoruba |
What ethnic group lives in eastern Nigeria | Igbo |
What is a major natural resource in Nigeria | oil |