C1 - 3.5 - Lagos Is Growing Rapidly Flashcards
What are the three main reasons for Lagos’ population growth?
Economics, migration, natural increace
What did Lagos being under British rule mean for it?
It was a centre of trade attracting traders and merchants
What has slavery got to do with Lagos’ population?
Many ex-slaves moved to Lagos
What are the three reasons Lagos’ population grew 1960-1990?
- Economic development
- Government investment
- Natural increace
How did the government improve Lagos’ population growth?
They financed lots of construction projects creating jobs attracting people to move there
What happened after Lagos gained independence?
There was rapid economic development and oil was found
Recently where has most of Lagos’ population growth come from?
Rural-urban migration
What types of migration does Lagos receive now? (2 points)
- Rural-urban
- Bordering countries with religious conflict
- Bordering countries with lots of poverty
- International due to TNCs
Recently why have international migrants to come to Lagos?
Because of TNCs operating there
Why is land being reclaimed in Lagos? (Artificial islands)
As land is in high demand and very valuable around the CBD
Where do slums now build in Lagos?
Areas of wasteland, undesirable land, some even on stilts in lagoon
Rising ___ ___ in the ___ mean that lots of people need to move out to the ___, causing the city to expand ___
House prices, inner city, RUF, outwards
What has happened to parts of the Makoko slums?
They have been cleared by the government to allow development lf desirable areas
What are two examples of upgrades being done in Lagos for a bigger population?
- Slums being upgraded to permanent apartments
- middle-class areas being upgraded to high-class
