NATIONAL PROFILE 2011-2012 - ICYE

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ForwardIt gladdens our heart to know that you are coming to spend your exchange year in Nigeria. ICYE offers you aunique opportunity to challenge and experience cultural differences, and provides a framework for a fun andenriching experience.Coming to Nigeria with an "OPEN MIND" is necessary for you to enjoy your stay. Living with and understandingpeople who have a perspective different from yours will challenge you. This National profile is expected to giveyou a brief knowledge of what you should be expecting in Nigeria. It will not give you the whole, idea aboutNigeria but if read carefully, you will be on the right track.Living in another culture might not be easy but with a deep commitment and the effort of the ICYE Nigeria staffand Co-workers who are eager to help you, you will surely have a rewarding experience.We are looking forward to meeting you and hearing from you.YOU’RE WELCOME ( E Kaa bo)ICYE NIGERIA
NigeriaLocation:West Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and CameroonGeographic Co-ordinates:4 and 14 degrees latitude north and 2.30 and 14.30 degrees longitude east.Area:Total: 923,770 sq kmLand: 91 0,770 sq kmWater: 13,000 sq km
Page 4 and 5: …NigeriaLand boundaries:Total: 4,
Page 6 and 7: …NigeriaMain Features:The followi
Page 8 and 9: …NigeriaPopulation:140,003,542 (D
Page 10 and 11: …NigeriaLiteracy:Definition: age
Page 12 and 13: …Bio-Diversity in NigeriaAreas of
Page 14 and 15: …People and ways of lifeThe Igbo
Page 16 and 17: …GovernmentAdministrative Divisio
Page 18 and 19: …GovernmentJudiciary:The Judiciar
Page 20 and 21: Our ExpectationWe expect that all N
Page 22 and 23: …Our Expectationk. Be aware that
Page 24 and 25: …Visa Information2) On the altern
Page 26 and 27: Government RegulationsThere are var
Page 28 and 29: …EconomyAgriculture (Main Crops):
Page 30 and 31: …EconomyInfrastructures:Highways:
Page 32 and 33: TransportationApart from airplanes,
Page 34 and 35: SecurityAll Exchangees must obey th
Page 36 and 37: Travelling during the service yearT
Page 38 and 39: Market SituationIn our local market
Page 40 and 41: Volunteer work placementAll Exchang
Page 42 and 43: …List of available work placement
Page 44 and 45: …List of available work placement
Page 46 and 47: List of available work placementsAN

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