Country Profiles: Nigeria Webquest Worksheet

Nigeria is a West African country and the most populous nation on the continent. Its capital city is Abuja, while Lagos is its largest city and economic hub. Nigeria shares borders with Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, and has a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. The country features diverse geography, from Sahara Desert in the north to tropical rainforests and coastal plains in the south.

Nigeria is a federal republic with 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory, and it operates a presidential system of government. The economy is the largest in Africa, driven by oil and gas, agriculture, telecommunications, and services, though it faces challenges including corruption, infrastructure deficits, and regional inequalities. Nigeria has a rich cultural heritage, with over 250 ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, and is known for music, literature, festivals, and Nollywood films.

This Country Profile Webquest Worksheet helps students explore Nigeria’s basic facts, geography, government, economy, and cultural traditions, followed by reflection questions to encourage critical thinking about diversity, development, and Nigeria’s global role. It’s ideal for Model United Nations (MUN) research and geography lessons.

Keywords:
Nigeria, Abuja, Lagos, West Africa, Gulf of Guinea, Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, federal republic, presidential system, Sahara Desert, tropical rainforests, oil and gas, agriculture, telecommunications, ethnic diversity, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Nollywood, festivals, music, culture, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography