Nigeria: Location And Position SS1 Geography Lesson Note

LOCATION: Nigeria is located between 4°N and 14°N of the Equator, and between 3°E and 15°E of the Greenwich Meridian. 

Note that since Nigeria is located between Latitudes 4°N and 14°N, the latitudinal extent of Nigeria is 10° i.e. 15° 4^°, while her longitudinal extent is 12° i.e. 15° 3°

POSITION: The position of Nigeria refers to the intended eras in Africa (West Africa). She is bounded in the North by Niger Republic, in the North-East Chadublic, in the East by Cameroon Republic, in the South by the Anticc Ocean, and west by Benin Republic. Nigeria is bounded by French-speaking (Francophone) West African countries. 

SIZE: Nigeria is the fourth largest country in West Africa in terms of land area after Niger Republic, Mali and Mauritania. The total land area of Nigeria is approximately 923, 768 sq km. The greatest distance from east to west is approximately 1,300 km while from north to south is about 1,100 km. In terms of population, Nigeria is the most populous single country in Africa with a population of over 140 million according to the 2006 population census. Hence, she is often referred to as The Giant of Africa.

POLITICAL DIVISION

Nigeria came into existence in 1914 when the Northern and Southern protectorates were amalgamated; she had her independence in 1960, precisely prior time, Nigeria was governed by colonial masters which included

Nigeria politically is divided into 36 States with the FCT. Each of the States has a slogan or title which can also be used for identifying the state.

The States include the following:-