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The six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones, commonly just called zones. They are a type of administrative division grouping the country's states, created during the regime of president General Sani Abacha. Nigerian economic, political, and educational resources are often shared ...
The South South (often hyphenated to South-South) is one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. It designates both a geographic and political region of the country's eastern coast. It comprises six states – Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers. The zone stretches along the Atlantic seaboard from the Bight of Benin coast ...
The South West (often hyphenated to the South-West) is the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a geographic and political region of the country's southwest. It comprises six states — Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo. [1] [2] It makes up part of Yorubaland in Nigeria, with Kwara and parts of Kogi completing it.
The southern region of Nigeria experiences a double rainfall maxima with two high peaks. The first rainy season starts in March, ending in June. The August break, a short dry season, follows, followed by a short rainy season in September and a long dry season in October. [8] Köppen climate classification map of Nigeria
The North East (often hyphenated to the North-East) is the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a geographic and political region of the country's northeast. It comprises six states – Adamawa , Bauchi , Borno , Gombe , Taraba , and Yobe .
Although the South East is the smallest geopolitical zone, it contributes greatly to the Nigerian economy due to oil and natural gas reserves along with a growing industrialized economy. The region has a population of about 36 million people, around 18% of the total population of the country.
Nigeria is situated within the following regions: Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere; Africa. West Africa; Time zone: West Africa Time ; Extreme points of Nigeria High: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m (7,936 ft) Low: Lagos Island −0.2 m (−1 ft) Land boundaries: 4,047 km Cameroon 1,690 km Niger 1,497 km Benin 773 km Chad 87 km
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