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- Different crops are raised in different places due to the kind of soil in the area.
- The Niger River produces swampy, water rich soil that is good for growing the root crops.
- The Niger River is the Dominant force determining what soil is rich enough for crops to grow.
- In the more dry northern regions of Nigeria, the soil is good for growing corn and peas.
- The forest area gives tree crops, like bananas and cocoa, a good environment to grow.
The small mountains have little effect on farming because they are so short.
Geography and Agriculture in Nigeria
Andrea Austin, Maddie Baysinger, Aaron Kinnischtzke, Matt Brusak, Maddie Taylor, Conner Morrel
Geography of Nigeria
Landforms!
Vegetation!
- Nigeria has a few small mountains (about the size of the Appalachians).
- There are a few island off the coast of the country.
-The Niger River combines with the Benue river and they run south to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Nigeria is covered in vegetation of forests and savannahs.
- The coast is a very swampy environment with very moist soil.
- The amount of water in the soil determines what kind of plants grow.
How Geography Affects Agriculture
Agriculture of Nigeria
- Agriculture provides employment for 70% of Nigeria's population.
- Nigeria's agriculture is heavily affected by British traditions due to the Nigerian colonial period.
- Farming techniques are similar to those in the US.
CROPS!!!!
Nigeria's main crops: cassava, yams, corn, cow peas, beans, sweet potatoes, plantains (bananas), rice, and cocoa.