Maps have fascinated people for centuries. They are inherently political. What we see on a map either aligns with our view of the world, or doesn’t. When it does, we share it confirms our beliefs.
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Pollution is one of the major causes of water scarcity in Nigeria. (Photo/H.W. Schlieper/Flickr).
West African Giant Nigeria Is Water Rich, But Also Very Water Poor
Nigeria is so rich in water resources that many of its 36 states are named after rivers, but only 19% of the population has access to safe drinking water.