South through the rain forests In the middle belt, to the Sahellan Savannah In the North. The country's topography Is generally low lying and undulating and Its soils vary from highly· weathered sandy and acidic soils In the Southern portion, to clayey soils In the Northern part. The population Is currently ~stlmated at about 85 million with an annual growth rate of 2.5 per cent. About 40 percent of the population Is made up of children aged 15 years and below. while the economically active population Is estimated at 50 percent, 70 per cent of the population subsist In the rural areas of the country. The land resources of Nigeria Is capable of supporting various types of agricultural activities Including arable farm­ Ing, animal husbandry, forestry and fisheries production and development. Of the cultivable land constituting approximately 75 per cent of tote I I and area. on I y about 50 per cent .1 s current! y put under cultivation, another 10 per cent Is afforested and the remaining ,15 percent Is made up of permanent pastures, built up areas and uncultlvable wastes. The major food crops of the country Include cassava, yams, rice. maize, sorghum. mil let cow­ pear and plantains. The major tree crops are cocoa, oil palm• rubber·and kolanutsJ forest products Include, timber and medici­ nal plants. The major livestock are cattle, sheep. goats, pigs and poultry. Nigeria Is endowed with abundant deposits of mine­ ral resources and these Include: I ) I I ) II I) fossil fuel (petroleum. coal. llgnlte)J metals <uranium, tin, colomblte, coal, Iron ore, lead and gold)J others. such as limestone, marble, clay and rock salt. Presented by Richard Enlang 190 Much of the energy needs of the country are basically deriv­ ed from both the mineral and forest resources. Fuel wood provide 
**Analysis**
The text provides an overview of Nigeria's geography, population, agriculture, natural resources, and economy. It highlights the country's agricultural potential, mineral resources, and energy needs, which are primarily derived from these resources. This suggests that the text is more focused on the country's natural resources, economy, and agricultural sector.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Economic development