Lagos Flashcards
What are the three main reasons for Lagos’ population growth?
Economics, migration and natural increase.
What did Lagos being under British rule mean for it?
It was a centre of trade attracting merchants and business.
What has slavery got to do with Lagos’ population?
Many ex-slaves moved to lagos
What are three new reasons Lagos’ population grew 1960-1990?
Economic development, government investment and natural increase.
How did the government improve Lagos’ population?
The financed lots of construction jobs which encouraged people to move there.
Recently why have international migrants come to Lagos?
TNC’s operating there encourages foreign migrants.
What has happened to parts of the makoko slums?
They have been cleared by the government to develop desirable land on top of them
Where do slums now get built in lagos?
Areas of wasteland, some still built on the lagoon.
Why is land being reclaimed in lagos?
There is a high demand for land around the CBD
