Southern Nigeria Protectorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Southern Nigeria Protectorate?Coastal regions of present-day Nigeria, West Africa
2. What is the capital of Southern Nigeria Protectorate?Lagos
3. How big is Southern Nigeria Protectorate?Approximately 115,000 square miles (exact figures varied)
4. What language do people speak in Southern Nigeria Protectorate?Numerous indigenous languages; English as the official administrative language
5. What is the formation date?1900 (merger of Niger Coast Protectorate and Royal Niger Company territories)
6. What is the amalgamation date?1914 (joined with Northern Nigeria Protectorate to form Nigeria)

Chartered Company: A company granted rights and powers by a royal charter, often for trade and governance in specific territories.
Indirect Rule: A system of governance where colonial powers utilized existing local rulers and structures to administer territories.
Budget Surplus: The amount of money a government or entity has left over after paying all its expenses.
Nationalist Movement: A movement advocating for the political independence and self-determination of a nation.