Nigeria

Definition

A West African country known for its large population, diverse ethnic groups, oil wealth but also economic disparity. It gained independence from British rule in 1960.

Related terms

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Ethnic Diversity: A measure of the diversity and variety of ethnic groups within a specified geographic area.

Economic Disparity: Economic inequality that refers to the gap in wealth or income between different groups or within a society.