FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
International Treaties
Berne Convention
Paris Convention
PCT
WIPO
WTO
Problems
Deforestation, soil degradation, global warming
Rapid population growth
Serious oil spills and environmental problems
Currency
Naira
Dialing Code
234
Internet Domain
.ng
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Education
Free, government-supported education, not compulsory
Employment Majority
Agriculture, industry
INDUSTRY & TRADE
Main Exports
Petroleum and petroleum products, cocoa, rubber, machinery, processed foods, entertainment
Main Imports
Machinery, chemicals, transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and live animals
Main Industries
Crude oil, coal, tin, columbite, uranium; palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood; hides and skins, textiles, cement
CULTURE
Languages
English
Population
167 million (2011 estimate)
Religion
Mostly Muslim, Christian
GEOGRAPHICS & CLIMATE
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