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Welcome to Lagos Flashcards

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Describe the description of Lagos in Nigeria (3).

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Lagos is located on the coastline of Nigeria, which is in West Africa, bordering the gulf of Guinea, in the South West of the country.

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What does regional mean?

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Regional means within the city and surrounding rural areas.

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What is the keyword that means within the city and surrounding rural areas.

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Regional.

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4
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What does national mean?

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National means for the whole of the country

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What is the keyword that means the whole of the country?

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National.

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What is international mean?

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International means for countries around the world, outside of the country focused on.

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What is the keyword that means for countries around the world, outside of the country focused on?

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International.

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Why is Lagos a major centre for trade (single, double, triple development)?

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Lagos is a major centre for trade as it has people from surrounding towns and villages bringing goods into the city, and it is on the coastline, which boosts the economy for the local area.

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Name some services that are based in Lagos and support the surrounding area.

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Some services that are based in Lagos and support the surrounding area are emergency services, hospitals and rubbish collection.

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What is the capital of Nigeria now, and when did it change, and what did it change from, meaning what is still based the first capital?

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The capital city of Nigeria now is Abuja, and it changed from Lagos in 1991, meaning that the national stadium, naval headquarters, and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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What international airport is in Lagos, and why is it important for international importance?

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The Murtala Muhammad International Airport is important for global trade as people from everywhere in the world do business in the city.

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Where is Lagos on ranking economies in Africa, and where is it on the ranking out of all cities in West Africa?

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Lagos is a city with the 5th largest economy in Africa and makes the most money out of all cities in West Africa.

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13
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What is the population of Lagos?

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17 million people

Lagos has a diverse cultural landscape due to its large population.

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What percentage of Nigeria’s industry is located in Lagos?

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80%

This concentration of industry contributes significantly to the national economy.

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What fraction of Nigeria’s GDP does Lagos contribute?

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One third

This highlights Lagos’s vital role in the Nigerian economy.

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16
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Which major companies have offices in Lagos?

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Microsoft, IBM

These TNCs provide thousands of jobs in the city.

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17
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What was Lagos’s status until 1991?

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Capital city of Nigeria

Abuja became the capital in 1991, but Lagos retains national importance.

18
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What is the name of Lagos’s international airport?

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Lagos’ international airport is named Murtala Muhammad International Airport.

This airport facilitates global trade and travel.

19
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What is the ranking of Lagos’s economy in Africa?

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Lagos has the 5th largest economy in Africa.

Lagos is the most lucrative city in West Africa.

20
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What is Nollywood recognized for?

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Nollywood is the second largest film producer in the world

Nollywood is significant in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.

21
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How much did the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector contribute to Nigeria’s GDP?

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The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector contributed 2.3% to Nigeria’s GDP.

This contribution underscores the economic importance of the entertainment industry.

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Fill in the blank: Lagos is regionally important because it attracts thousands of people each day from the surrounding _______.

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Lagos is regionally important because it attracts thousands of people each day from the surrounding countryside.

This migration fosters cultural diversity within the city.

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True or False: The Central Bank of Nigeria is located in Lagos.

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True

This is one of the many important national government buildings located in the city.

24
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What services are based in Lagos that support the surrounding area?

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Hospitals, rubbish collection, emergency services

These services are crucial for the well-being of both residents and visitors.

25
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When did the British colonise Lagos?

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The British colonised Lagos In the 1860s.

26
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What was Lagos known for after British colonisation?

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Lagos was known for being a centre for trade and attracting merchants after British colonisation.

27
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Why did many ex-slaves return to Lagos in the 1800s?

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Many ex-slaves returned to Lagos because slavery was abolished.

28
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What year did Nigeria gain independence?

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Nigeria gained independence from the UK in 1960, 100 years after being colonised.

29
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What resource significantly contributed to Nigeria’s rapid economic development post-independence?

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The resource that significantly contributed to Nigeria’s rapid economic development post-independence is oil.

30
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What type of projects did the Nigerian government invest in after gaining control of resources?

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The type of projects that the Nigerian government invested in are construction projects such as oil refineries, seaports, and factories.

31
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What has driven Lagos’ growth in recent years?

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Rural-urban migration has driven Lagos’ growth in recent years.

32
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How many immigrants enter Lagos approximately every day?

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1200 immigrants enter Lagos every day.

33
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From where do many immigrants to Lagos come?

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People immigrate to Lagos from neighbouring countries and rural areas in northern Nigeria.

34
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What is a major reason people flee from northern Nigeria to Lagos?

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A major reason for people fleeing from northern Nigeria to Lagos is high poverty rates and conflicts.

35
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What is the primary employment option in northern Nigeria?

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The primary employment option in northern Nigeria is farming.

36
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What challenges does farming face in northern Nigeria?

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Semi-desert climate makes it hard to grow crops is a challenge that is faced in northern Nigeria.

37
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What is Nigeria’s birth rate per 1000 people?

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Approximately 35.2 births per 1000 people in Nigeria.

38
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What is Nigeria’s death rate per 1000 people?

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Around 9.6 deaths per 1000 people in Nigeria.

39
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Why is the birth rate increasing in Lagos?

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Young people moving into the city, finding partners, and having children increases the birth rate in Lagos.

40
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What contributes to the lower death rate in Lagos?

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Better-quality healthcare results in the lower death rate in Lagos.

41
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Fill in the blank: Lagos has experienced rapid urbanisation due to _______.

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Lagos has experienced rapid urbanisation due to rural-to-urban migration.

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