3.5 Flashcards
Why has Lagos population grown historically?
The city was under british colonial rule
Traders and merchants were attracted due to good trade
Exslaves came to Lagos
Why did the population grow between the 1960’s and 1990’s
Lagos rapidly exported oil and became wealthy
Government financed into development projects - creating jobs
Natural increase
Why has rhe population grown recently
National migration due to poverty in other states
People from developed countries employed by foreign businesses
High natural increase
How has land use changed in previously unbuilt areas
City is building residential areas outwards as its too expensive to live in inner city
Land has been reclaimed from Lagoon eg. Banana Island
Empty areas in undesirable locations - eg. Slums on the lagoon
How has Land use changed in built up areas
Slums have been removed and replaced with luxury apartments Old middle class residential areas are now modern high class residential areas eg. Ikoyi
