Theory question 104
Nigeria: People and Economy(a) Draw an outline map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name: (i) one international airport; (ii) one river port; (iii) Lafia. (b) Outline four problems that affect transportation in Nigeria. (c) In what three ways has transportation contributed to the economic development of Nigeria?
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(a) Outline of Nigeria with title and north arrow; an international airport such as Murtala Muhammed (Lagos), Nnamdi Azikiwe (Abuja), Mallam Aminu Kano (Kano) or Port Harcourt; a river port such as Onitsha, Lokoja, Baro or Makurdi; Lafia in Nasarawa State in central Nigeria.
(b) Bad roads and poor maintenance; inadequate funds; insecurity (robbery, kidnapping); difficult terrain and floods; high cost of vehicles, fuel and spare parts; poor management; accidents; old rail system.
(c) Moves people and goods easily; promotes internal and international trade; opens up new areas and links production and markets; creates employment; earns revenue; promotes national unity; supports growth of towns and tourism.
Name real places on the map.