Theory question 105
Transport, Trade and Tourism(a)(i) Name any one sea route that links Nigeria with Europe (ii) Identify two countries in Europe that trade with Nigeria, using the route
(b) Indicate any four products that are carried along the route
(c) Describe five ways in which international trade is important to Nigeria
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(a)(i) South Atlantic route (West Africa-Europe) (ii) e.g. Britain, Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain
(b) Exports: crude oil, cocoa, rubber, palm kernel, timber, cotton; imports: machinery, vehicles, chemicals, textiles, food items
(c) Earns foreign exchange; supplies goods Nigeria does not produce; market for surplus products; government revenue from duties; employment in ports, shipping and trade; transfer of technology; good international relations
Mix exports and imports in (b).