The story of human development in Nigeria has to do with how man has tried to control and get used to different types of environments. Thus, through human development, man has modernized his working tools depending on the period under study. Hence, we have the Stone Age and the Iron Age. The Stone Age is …
Culture is generally defined as a people’s way of life. Thus, the people’s language, their political and social organization, belief and religion, literature as well as their art are also inclusive in the people’s cultural aspects. However, archaeologists have been able to reveal some of the places where man lived in Nigeria in the past. …
A. OCCUPATION AND PRODUCTS: Factors like the nature of the land, the amount of rainfall, the kind of weather; the type of vegetation, the distribution of all kinds of natural resources amongst the various regions in Nigeria to a very large extent determine the occupation and products produced in an area. It Is noteworthy that …
Geography has played a powerful role in influencing the culture of a people, that is, the people’s way of life and mode of dressing. It has also helped in influencing the type of food people eat and the type of occupation they practice. Geography has also helped in natural boundary divisions of various regions in …
Nigeria is made up of four main geographical zones: Coastal Region The Forest Region The Semi-savanna Region The True Savanna Region Coastal Region This zone is found in the empty lowland along the coast, which runs from West to East. This zone experiences heavy rainfall and its vegetation is made up of swamps due to …
Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a considerable period of time, say 35 years. The two major and relevant elements of climate are rainfall and sunshine, though wind and air mass also constitute elements of climate. Among these major climatic elements, Nigeria, being in the tropical climatic zone enjoys a favorable …