Nigeria vs Dominican Republic
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Nigeria
Nigeria has more children than any European country has people.
With 93 million people under 18, Nigeria's child population exceeds Germany's entire population.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic produces more Major League Baseball players per capita than any country.
Baseball academies recruit children as young as 12, making the sport the most viable path from poverty to prosperity for Dominican boys.
Nigeria
Nigeria's 6-3-3-4 system (primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, university) varies enormously by state. Northern states have lower enrollment and rely heavily on Almajiri Islamic schools. Southern states have stronger infrastructure and outcomes.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. The Jornada Escolar Extendida expanded the school day from 4 to 8 hours, transforming education access. The 4% GDP education spending mandate was achieved in 2013.
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