- Western Africa
- Northern Hempisphere
- South of Tropic of Cancer
Importance of Nigeria in Africa:
- 2014 - highest GDP in Africa & 3rd largest manufacturing sector
- Largest population - 182 million
- Largest farm output in Africa
- 70% population employed in farming
- 19 million cattle - largest in Africa
Global Importance of Nigeria:
- NEE
- 2014 - 21st largest economy
- Predicted by 2050 will be in the top 20
- Predicted to have highest GDP growth for 2010-2015
- 12th largest producer of oil in the world
- Ranks 5th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping
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