Urban Growth Lagos

Question 1

describe the location of Lagos?

Question 2

how is Lagos regionally important?

Answer 2

the large migrant population increases cultural diversity. it is also very well connected to other major towns, making it an important centre for regional trade

Question 3

how is Lagos nationally important?

Answer 3

home to 80 per cent of Nigeria’s industry, as well as many global companies. Lagos was also the capital in 1991

Question 4

how is Lagos internationally important?

Answer 4

main financial centre for the whole of West Africa and the 5th largest economy on the continent. the international port and airport are important for global trade.

Question 5

Causes of growth?

Answer 5

Question 6

what social opportunities has Urban growth created?

Answer 6

Question 7

what economic opportunities has urban growth created?

Answer 7

Question 8

Name 5 challenges of Urban growth?

Answer 8

Slums, squatter settlement
access to clean water, sanitation and energy
access to health and education
employment and crime
environmental issues

Question 9

Challenges of urban growth? - slums squatter settlements?

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Question 10

Challenges of urban growth? -access to clean water, sanitation and energy

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Question 11

Challenges of urban growth? - access to health and education?

Answer 11

Question 12

Challenges of urban growth? - employment and crime?

Answer 12

Question 13

Challenges of urban growth? - environmental issues?

Answer 13

Question 14

Makoko School - social benefits

Answer 14

Question 15

Makoko school -economic benefits?

Answer 15

Question 16

Makoko School - environmental benefits

Answer 16