Theory question 107
Nigeria: People and Economy(a) On an outline map of Nigeria locate and name (i) the source areas and the destinations of two named major items of internal trade, indicate by an arrow the direction of movement of each commodity. (ii) one important town in each area
(b) Outline four factors that have favoured the development of internal trade in Nigeria
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(a) e.g. cattle from the north (Kano/Maiduguri/Sokoto) to the south (Lagos/Ibadan/Port Harcourt); kola nuts from the south-west (Ibadan/Ogbomoso/Shagamu) to the north (Kano); also onions, beans from the north southward; yams from Benue/middle belt to the south; arrows showing direction
(b) Different climates and vegetation give different products in north and south; good road and rail links; common currency and no internal tariffs; large population and demand; specialisation of regions; traditional trade routes and trading peoples; markets in big towns; national unity and peace
Arrows must point from source to destination.