Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Labour is tasking and painful but when the reward is not commensurate, the pain multiples. In the 16th century, the saadi monarchy, particularly under ahmad almansur 15781603, repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. If thats not enough, click over to our collection of world maps and flags. Newly independent nigerias government was a coalition of conservative parties. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total gdp, and will total 100 percent of gdp if the data are complete. Service and hightech industries are concentrated in the northern flanders region while the southern region of wallonia is home to industries like coal and steel manufacturing.
The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the. Zivotofsky and ari greenspan, mishpacha magazine 2017 meet the igbo, nigerias lost jewish tribe by sam kestenbaum 2016 the igbo jewish community of abuja joins kulanus network of communities by shai afsai 2014. An 18 december 2012 report on religion and public life by the pew research center stated that in 2010, 48. British influence and control over what would become nigeria and africas most populous country grew through the 19th century. A slight decline in fertility over the last few decades has stalled. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 266 u. Infoplease has everything you need to know about nigeria. The religious and political system of the yoruba, 1910 by richard edward dennett 3 the ibibios of southern nigeria, 1915 by d. Hover over a bubble to highlight it and show its data.
Central intelligence agency cia the world factbook nigeria. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. As is with indonesia, nigeria is a poor state that has a high poverty rate, thus drawing questions about the citizens social and economic wellbeing. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Here, i will focus on the nigerian state, a country that is a perfect example for analyzing modernization theory nigeria is a weak democracy that used to be a monarchy.
According to a 2019 report from the world factbook by cia, about 49% of nigerias population is muslim, about 49% are christians, about 0. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Belgiums central geographic location and highly developed transport network have helped develop a welldiversified economy, with a broad mix of transport, services, manufacturing, and high tech. The ultimate, comprehensive guide to countrybycountry statistics around the world. Nigeria is the most populous country in africa, the second. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about nigerias geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
Download pdf the cia world factbook 2016 book full free. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 2018 information contained here. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. Western europe hosts many muslim immigrant communities where islam is the secondlargest religion after christianity, where it represents 6% of the total population or 24 million people. Italys economy comprises a developed industrial north, dominated by private companies, and a lessdeveloped, highly subsidized, agricultural south, with a legacy of unemployment and underdevelopment. Nigeria s sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. Japan became the first country to ratify the tpp in december 2016, but the united states signaled its withdrawal from the agreement in january 2017. The information regarding school life expectancy female years 2016 on this page is republished from the cia world factbook 2016. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2015 country information contained here. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 20192020 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Introduction labour is good when the fruit is grown, developed and harvested with joy at ones expected time.
In 788, about a century after the arab conquest of north africa, a series of moroccan muslim dynasties began to rule in morocco. Exact figures for the number of languages spoken in nigeria are difficult to ascertain with most. American journal of applied mathematics and statistics. Algeria is a country in northern africa whose economy is dominated by the state, according to the cia world factbook. Nigeria is a country of significant promise, but it also faces serious social, economic, and security challenges. Oecd factbook 20152016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Us firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers, pharmaceuticals, and medical, aerospace, and military equipment. Yom kippur in nigeria, 5778 2017 by lucy steinitz 2017 blog from tikvat yisrael, abuja, nigeria, were all igbo, by ari z. Gdp growth accelerated in 2016, and probably reached 2.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Niger the world factbook central intelligence agency. Portugal successfully exited its euimf program in may 2014, and its economic recovery gained traction in 2015 because of strong exports and a rebound in private consumption. Central intelligence agency cia, with topics including economic condition, political structure, and information on its transportation. Maps for other years are available on the cia world factbook country maps page. Gdp growth turned positive in 2017 as oil prices recovered and output stabilized. Pdf the cia world factbook 2016 download full pdf book. As of 2016, efforts to manage the exposure are ongoing. This entry shows where production takes place in an economy. The world factbook also known as the cia world factbook is an annual publication of the central intelligence agency of the united states with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. A country report for turks and caicos islands is presented from the u.
The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced andor imported and the amount consumed andor exported is due to the omission of stock changes. Relations with nigeria united states department of. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 world bank. The cia world factbook 2016 available for download and read online in other formats. In the late 14th century, the songhai gradually gained independence from the mali empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern part of the mali empire. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Department of state nigeria page department of state key officers list cia world factbook nigeria. This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day bblday. Nigeria officially the federal republic of nigeria, is a country in west africa, bordering niger in. Nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency. Frances leaders remain committed to a capitalism in which they maintain social equity by means of laws, tax policies, and social spending that mitigate economic inequality. Nigeria cia world factbook the best country factbook.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Nigeria entered recession in 2016 as a result of lower oil prices and production, exacerbated by militant attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in the niger delta region, coupled with detrimental economic policies, including foreign exchange restrictions. Nigeria maintains an embassy in the united states at 3519 international place, nw, washington, dc 20008, tel. Nigeria cia world factbook the best country factbook available. A series of constitutions after world war ii granted nigeria greater autonomy.
Cia world factbook 2016 country maps the following maps are from the online edition of the world factbook 2016 downloaded july 14, 2016. Comparison of male and female life expectancy at birth 2018 estimate for countries and territories as defined in the cia factbook, with selected bubbles labelled, by cmg lee. Nigerias population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. No claims are made regarding theaccuracy of school life expectancy female years 2016 information contained here. Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through an inhouse formula to generate a pwrindx score. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Close to 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas. The songhai people originated in what is now northwestern nigeria. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 2020 information contained here. More information about nigeria is available from the department of state and other sources, some of which are listed here. Hydrocarbons have long been the backbone of the economy, the factbook explains, accounting for roughly 60 percent of budget revenues, 30 percent of gdp gross domestic product and over 95 percent of export earnings. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanac style information about the countries of the world.
Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Map created with data from state department and esri. Nigeria is the worlds 24th largest economy according to the list by the imf 2020. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. The world factbook summary 267 entries the world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria people 2018 information contained here. Nigeria and its tin fields, 1910 by albert frederick calvert nigerian studies. About 15% of muslims reside in subsaharan africa, and sizeable muslim communities are also found in the americas, china, russia, and europe. Nigeria s population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. This leveling off of the high fertility rate is in large part a product of the continued desire for large families. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available. However, labour can become burdensome and degenerative when it has. The official print version is available from the government printing office.
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