Geography of Nigeria - Natural Resources and Land Use

Natural Resources and Land Use

Nigeria's natural resources include but are not limited to petroleum (see petroleum in Nigeria), tin, columbite, iron ore, coal, limestone, lead, zinc, natural gas, hydropower, and arable land.

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