The Ultimate Quiz on Nigeria's Oil Production and Reserves

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Which country in Africa has the largest proven oil reserves?

South Africa
Nigeria (correct)
Ghana
Angola

How many barrels of oil are pumped daily from Nigeria's Niger Delta region?

1 million barrels
500,000 barrels
2 million barrels
1.5 million barrels (correct)

Which region in Nigeria is responsible for the country's oil production?

Southern Niger Delta (correct)
Eastern Savannah
Western Rainforest
Northern Sahara

By 2000, oil accounted for what percentage of Nigeria's GDP?

40% (B) Signup and view all the answers

When did Shell first discover oil in the Niger Delta?

1950 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the oil industry have on Nigeria's economy?

It propped up a rapidly growing Nigerian economy (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Nigeria's oil reserves

Nigeria has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa.

Daily oil output (Niger Delta)

The Niger Delta region pumps 1.5 million barrels of oil daily.

Nigeria's oil production region

Nigeria's oil comes primarily from the Southern Niger Delta.

Oil's impact on Nigeria's GDP (2000)

Oil made up 40% of Nigeria's GDP by 2000.

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Shell's oil discovery date

Shell discovered oil in the Niger Delta in 1950.

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Oil industry's effect on Nigerian economy

The oil industry boosted Nigeria's growing economy.

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Study Notes

Nigeria's Oil Reserves

Nigeria has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa.
The Niger Delta region in Nigeria is responsible for the country's oil production.

Oil Production in Nigeria

Nigeria's Niger Delta region pumps approximately 2.5 million barrels of oil daily.
By 2000, oil accounted for approximately 40% of Nigeria's GDP.

Discovery of Oil in Nigeria

Shell first discovered oil in the Niger Delta in 1956.

Impact of Oil Industry on Nigeria's Economy

The oil industry has had a significant impact on Nigeria's economy, with oil being the main driver of the country's economic growth.

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Test your knowledge about Nigeria's oil production and reserves with this quiz! Discover fascinating facts about Africa's largest oil-producing country and its significant oil reserves in the Niger Delta region. Challenge yourself with questions about daily oil production, proven oil reserves, and more.