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GEOGRAPHY: ITS NATURE AND PERSPECTIVES
ASSIGNED COUNTRIES, TAB 6
Country Name
Italy
Nigeria
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(Major Region)
World RegionCloser Look
(Sub-Region)
Absolute Location
Europe
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Western Europe
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41.9000 degrees North
12.4833 degrees East
Italy is located in Western Europe, just south of
France and Germany. It is just north of Africa and
almost entirely surrounded by the Mediterranean
Sea.
Sub-Saharan Africa
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West Africa
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8.0000 degrees North
10.000 degrees East
Nigeria is located in Western Africa. Its neighboring countries
include: Chad, Niger, Cameroon, and Benin. Nigeria is also
located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Relative Location
Site
Italy is a peninsula located in Western Europe. It is Nigeria is located in West Africa with a small percentage of its
This is a key term for located near the Tyrrhenian Sea and almost
southern border on the Atlantic Ocean. It has a tropical hot
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entirely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea.
climate due to its proximity to the equator.
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Situation
Italy’s situation has made it very successful. It is
Nigeria’s situation is not necessarily desirable. While being a
This is a key term for located within Western Europe, is easily
very populated country within West Africa, it is located near
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accessible for travel, and the surrounding water
many countries experiencing instability from multiple
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allows it more opportunity to trade.
sources. For example, Nigeria experienced several Ebola cases
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due to its proximity and connection to nearby countries.
Of your two countries, which has the best location? Justify your response in one paragraph (at least 5 sentences). Must include
reasons why you believe that country has the best location.
Both countries have the advantage of being located along a coastline. These locations allow for better trade and transportation opportunities
compared to a landlocked country. In my opinion though, Italy has the best location because it is located within Western Europe. Italy is
more able to easily trade and become a powerful country due to its location and proximity to other more economically developed countries
(MEDCs) such as France, Germany, and Spain. In the meantime, Nigeria is located near countries experiencing economic, political, and social
instability. Therefore, the neighboring countries can have a great influence on whether or not a country is able
Name:______________________
GEOGRAPHY: ITS NATURE AND PERSPECTIVES
ASSIGNED COUNTRIES, TAB 6