GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Niger Delta
The coastal Niger Delta occupies southern Nigeria where the Niger system divides toward the Gulf of Guinea.
Fast Facts
- Port Harcourt is a major delta-region city and port.
- Mangroves, freshwater wetlands and distributary channels occur across the delta.
- Oil and gas extraction has major environmental and economic consequences.
Connected lessons
- Niger RiverMap, explanation and practice
- Niger DeltaMap, explanation and practice
- Four very different delta settingsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Niger RiverRelated places
- Inner Niger DeltaRelated places
- Port HarcourtRelated places
- Niger RiverReceives drainage from