Nigeria in Pictures (Visual Geography Series)

By Janice Hamilton

A mix of traditional cultures and Western ideas, Nigeria has the largest population of any African country.Nigeria has a wealth of natural resources, such as oil and natural gas reserves, and good agricultural land.Unfortunately, the majority of its people remain poor.Chronic ethnic and religious tensions, environmental problems, and political unrest have created a legacy of violence and corruption.Despite these challenges, Nigerians look with optimism to the future, hoping that democracy and a strengthened economy will stabilize the region.

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822503735
• ISBN13: 9780822503736
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12