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 …
The surface features of land above and below the sea level are described as Relief. Therefore, the relief of Nigeria can be divided into The Lowlands & The Highlands THE LOWLANDS The lowlands relief of Nigeria lies along the coasts and valleys of the main rivers. The lowlands relief is below 300m above sea level. …
The physical features of Nigeria comprise rivers, rocks, hills, and mountains. The River Niger forms a very prominent feature of Nigeria because it is from the river that Nigeria derives its name. The River Niger and River Benue are the major rivers in Nigeria. The two rivers form a conference at Lokoja. River Benue flows …