What is Niger Delta?
[[Image:NigerDeltaStates.png|thumb|200px|Map of Nigeria showing Niger Delta states in red]] [[Image:STS61C-42-72.jpg|thumb|right|View of the Niger Delta from space]] The '''Niger Delta''' is the [[river delta|delta]] of the [[Niger River]]. It is an area where many people live in [[Nigeria]]. Nigeria has become Africa's biggest producer of [[petroleum]], and there are many [[oil well]]s in the Niger Delta. The [[natural gas]] from the oil wells is all burnt, causing environmental problems. Because of the [[money]] from petroleum production, there have been many political problems in recent times. For example, many oil workers have been taken as hostages. ==Other websites== *{{commonscat-inline}} [[Category:Geography of Nigeria]] [[Category:River deltas]] {{geo-stub}}