Nigeria is located 5 – 12° north of the equator (tropical Africa)
○ Climate is dry – determines type of vegetation in each area
■ Hot, humid climate of South Nigeria → tropical rainforests
■ Hot, dry climate of North Nigeria → savanna grassland
● Natural vegetation changes moving inland (south → north)
1. Tropical coasts → mangrove
2. Flooded areas → freshwater swamp
3. Hot, wet tropical climate → rainforest
4. Hot, tropical climate with short dry season → woodland and long grass savanna
5. Hot, dry tropical climate with short wet season → short grass savanna
● Natural vegetation of Nigeria has been replaced by agriculture
○ eg/ south of Nigeria → cocoa, palm oil
○ eg/ north of Nigeria → peanuts