If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Nigeria's Characteristics http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ni.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1064557.stm http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/ Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a= KCountryProfile&aid=1019744984923 These three Web sites provide a wealth of data about Nigeria and are a good introduction to understanding the country. 1. What is the age structure? What percentage of the population is in prime work years, and how could this affect the potential for economic growth? 2. What percentage of the population is infected with HIV? How many people die each year from AIDS? What could be the potential economic and social effects of the AIDS crisis in Nigeria? 3. What is the religious makeup of Nigeria? 4. Who is the president and chief of state? 5. What is the GDP per capita? How many people live in poverty? What explanations can you give for Nigeria's low economic output?