Urban Issues and Challenges - Importance of Lagos Flashcards
1
Q
Importance to West Africa:
A
Centre of finance
2
Q
Importance to Nigeria:
A
Centre of trade and commerce
3
Q
Percentage of Nigeria’s industry based in and around Lagos:
A
80%
4
Q
Population of Lagos:
A
~ 17 million
5
Q
Percentage of Nigeria’s wealth generated there:
A
25%
6
Q
Location:
A
- SW Nigeria
- Near border with Benin
- On the coast of Gulf of Guinea
7
Q
Prediction for 2040:
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Lagos will be world’s 3rd largest city with 30M people
8
Q
Transport hub:
A
International airport and port
9
Q
Services:
A
Many schools, universities, and hospitals
10
Q
Film industry:
A
Nollywood is based in Lagos
