Eastern Nigeria: A Geographical Review

Front Matter....Pages 1-15
Front Matter....Pages 17-17
Language and Ethnic Groups....Pages 19-33
Distribution of Population....Pages 34-54
Settlement Patterns....Pages 55-64
Front Matter....Pages 65-65
General Aspects and Geology....Pages 67-81
Landforms, Relief and Associated Drainage Features....Pages 82-97
Soils....Pages 98-110
Soil Erosion and Deterioration....Pages 111-121
Meteorological and Climatological Considerations....Pages 122-151
Vegetation....Pages 152-165
Front Matter....Pages 167-167
Traditional Agriculture....Pages 169-195
Shortcomings of Traditional Agriculture and the Need for Innovations....Pages 196-210
Modern Developments in Agriculture....Pages 211-238
Fisheries....Pages 239-246
Industrialisation in Eastern Nigeria....Pages 247-255
Modern Industrial Developments....Pages 256-277
The Main Urban Centres of Eastern Nigeria and their Industrial Importance....Pages 278-288
The Pattern of Communications in Eastern Nigeria....Pages 289-306
Development Planning prior to the Civil War....Pages 307-314
Back Matter....Pages 315-359