Com 1--Eq 2-3.4

Question 1

How has Lagos’ site helped it grow

Answer 1

• the lagoon would have brought food like fish for early settlers and business providing income for families
• flat land means it’s easier to build upon and expand
• the Victoria Island provides shelter against the Atlantic Ocean and the elements so the city does not have to focus on preparing for possible natural disasters

Question 2

Why is Lagos important for Nigeria

Answer 2

-it has 80% of Nigeria’s secondary industry, providing an income for the country and also has a port, so international trading brings in a large income for the country

Question 3

Why is Lagos important for West Africa

Answer 3

• It holds the 7th largest economy

- has one of the biggest ports

Question 4

Why is Lagos important for the World

Answer 4

• 3rd biggest film industry, Nollywood - 1.5billion US$

- 129 in Lagos from around the world

Question 5

Lagos’ CBD

Answer 5

Area - Lagos Islands
Age - Modern
Function - High-rise office buildings

Question 6

Lagos’ Inner city

Answer 6

Area - Mushin
Age - Older than CBD
Function - low quality houses, high density

Area - Ikeja
Age - Built in the 1960s
Function - Large industrial estate with factories making plastics and textiles for example

Question 7

Lagos’ Suburbs

Answer 7

Area - Victoria Island
Age - Modern, high-class
Function- Residential and commercial - lots of businesses and shops

Question 8

Lagos’ RUF

Answer 8

Area - Ojo (sprawling)
Age - New
Function - Low density new housing

Area - Lekki
Age - In construction
Function - New industrial zone and port