This collection of internet sources provides access to web
sites that provide geographic information and maps, as well as
news about environmental management programs in the Federal Republic
of Nigeria. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means
constitutes endorsement by either the African and Middle Eastern
Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library of Congress.
Every source listed here was successfully tested before being
added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful
connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional
research and bibliographic materials on Nigeria consult the Library’s
African Section Nigeria Country Web page.
CountryWatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com)
Site contains map of Nigeria and general information such as news, currency converter, country, political and economic overview, corporate sector, environmental trends and more.
ELDIS (http://www.eldis.org)
‘An extensive collection of development-related analysis and information resources. Includes statistical databases and detailed country reports on bio-diversity issues in the African countries.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Acquastat (http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/agricult/agl/aglw/aquastat/main/index.stm)
AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system of water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Development Division of FAO. Site contains an online database, country profiles regional overviews, and maps of water resources development. A profile of water resources in Nigeria is included.
Global Gazeteer (http://www.fallingrain.com/world/)
‘Online gazetteer searchable by country.
International Weather From WeatherHub (http://www.weatherhub.com/global/)
Provides links to sites offering international weather information by city.
MapQuest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/)
Maps include satellite views as well as street views. Searchable by country and by city.
Maps of Africa (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/index.htmlmaps)
Maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection of the University of Texas at Austin. Offers a variety of historical, geological and political maps of Nigeria and other African countries.
Nigeria Map (http://www.map.freegk.com)
Overview of culture, history, economy, currency, government, people, education and languages.
Refdesk.com (http://www.refdesk.com/factmaps.html)
Provides extensive links to atlases, maps, and other geographic information sources.
ReliefWeb (http://www.reliefweb.int.mapc/afr%5Fwst/index.html)
A collection of political, historical and population maps of Nigeria compiled from various sources.
United Nations Cartographic Section Web Site (http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm)
Site provides detailed country profile maps.
United Nations Environmental Program (http://www.unep.org)
‘UNEP provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations’.
United Nations Environmental Program. UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). Biodiversity Map Library (http://www.unep-wcmc.org/right.htm)
‘An extensive collection of worldwide biodiversity data’.
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (http://www.fao.org)
FAO is one of the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development in the United Nations system..
United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT) (http://www.unhabitat.org)
‘ UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all’.
VirtualTourist.com (http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/)
Site includes an atlas, photos, and a guide to lodging and dining.
World Atlas.com (http://www.graphicmaps.com/aatlas/world.htm)
World atlases, guides and flags for countries of the world.
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