Chapter 1.3

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Nigeria

Chapter 1.3 

The aim of this paragraphe

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Nigeria in relation to the development of the country? (assignment 3a)

The GNP per head of the population grows! It looks good, but........

Which keyword fits?

Regional inequality

Question

which sector should grow for better development?

Informal sector

No high education

Low paid jobs

G228

When dividing the world into rich and poor countries you can look at development characteristics:

1. GNP per head of the population
2. Basic neccesities

An important indicator (sign) is the GNP per head of the population. 

What do you notice?

You should also look at the living conditions of the population. This has to do with the four basic necessities. (G230)

1. Food
2. shelter
3. education
4. healthcare

There are other characteristics of development.

 In poor countries, the population grows more quickly and more people work in agriculture. Also, the percentage of people living in cities grows quickly because of urbanization.

Example: 

Argriculture in the Netherlands: 2,1% of the working population

Agriculture in Nigeria:  Almost 20% of the working population

Argiculture in Etiopia: 70% of the working population

G230 Basic Necessities

1.  Food

You have to eat every day, because food gives you energy. (KJ)

Food also provides proteins and vitamins.

2. Shelter

The percentage of houses with a tap with clean water  and a toilet with a drain is an indicator of the housing situation in a country.

Toilets in poor countries

Toilets in poor countries

Slums

3. education

Do children go to school, and can they read and write?

Indicator:

 the literacy rate: The percentage of people who can read or write.

4 healthcare

Are there enough hospitals and doctors?

Indicators:

• the physician density:  the number of doctors per thousand inhabitants.
• the infant mortality rate: the percentage of children who die before their first birthday (per thousand births).

The GNP per head of the population in Nigeria is growing

1. true
2. false

The purchasing power of every Nigerian is growing

1. true
2. false

An example of a job in the informal sector is:

1. teacher
2. doctor
3. farmer
4. street vendor

Name the four basic necessities

Homework

Do assignment 2 and 3 on the geo online.