Nigeria Flashcards
1
Q
Nigeria
A
Lagos
2
Q
What is the population of Lagos?
A
15 million (largest in Nigeria)
3
Q
Where is Lagos located?
A
- south-west nigeria
- on the gulf of guinea
4
Q
What are some regional importances of Lagos?
A
- education
- healthcare
- jobs
5
Q
What are some national importances of Lagos?
A
- 80% of Nigerias industry
- 25% Nigerias GDP
- media and film centre
6
Q
What are some international importances of Lagos?
A
- one of the highest standards of living in Africa
- Apapa port 5th busiest in Africa
- African Cup of Nations
7
Q
Managing urban growth in Lagos Nigeria
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- squatter settlements
- 75% of households is one room
- Maliki lagos lagoon
- 11% access to clean water
8
Q
Clean water, sanitation and energy in Lagos
A
- 10% assess to safe piped water
- unreliable energy supplies
- pit latrines
9
Q
Access to services in lagos
A
- investment in healthcare < population increase
- poorer children work
- limited secondary schools
10
Q
Unemployment and crime in Lagos
A
- 40% jobs informal
- high level of crime
- gang violence
11
Q
Environmental issues Lagos
A
- 40% of 10,000 tonnes of daily collected waste
- air pollution 5x higher than recommended limit
- traffic congestion
