Welcome to Lagos Flashcards
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Describe the location of Lagos in Nigeria (3).
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.
What does regional mean?
Regional means within the city and surrounding rural areas.
What is the keyword that means within the city and surrounding rural areas?
Regional.
What does national mean?
National means for the whole of the country
What is the keyword that means the whole of the country?
National.
What is international mean?
International means for countries around the world, outside of the country focused on.
What is the keyword that means for countries around the world, outside of the country focused on?
International.
Why is Lagos a major centre for trade (single, double, triple development)?
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.
Name some services that are based in Lagos and support the surrounding area.
Some services that are based in Lagos and support the surrounding area are emergency services, hospitals and rubbish collection.
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?
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.
What international airport is in Lagos, and why is it important for international importance?
The Murtala Muhammad International Airport is important for global trade as people from everywhere in the world do business in the city.
Where is Lagos on ranking economies in Africa, and where is it on the ranking out of all cities in West Africa?
Lagos is a city with the 5th largest economy in Africa and makes the most money out of all cities in West Africa.
What is the population of Lagos?
17 million people
Lagos has a diverse cultural landscape due to its large population.
What percentage of Nigeria’s industry is located in Lagos?
80%
This concentration of industry contributes significantly to the national economy.
What fraction of Nigeria’s GDP does Lagos contribute?
One third
This highlights Lagos’s vital role in the Nigerian economy.
Which major companies have offices in Lagos?
Microsoft, IBM
These TNCs provide thousands of jobs in the city.
What was Lagos’s status until 1991?
Capital city of Nigeria
Abuja became the capital in 1991, but Lagos retains national importance.
What is the name of Lagos’s international airport?
Lagos’ international airport is named Murtala Muhammad International Airport.
This airport facilitates global trade and travel.
What is the ranking of Lagos’s economy in Africa?
Lagos has the 5th largest economy in Africa.
Lagos is the most lucrative city in West Africa.
What is Nollywood recognized for?
Nollywood is the second largest film producer in the world
Nollywood is significant in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
How much did the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector contribute to Nigeria’s GDP?
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector contributed 2.3% to Nigeria’s GDP.
This contribution underscores the economic importance of the entertainment industry.
Fill in the blank: Lagos is regionally important because it attracts thousands of people each day from the surrounding _______.
Lagos is regionally important because it attracts thousands of people each day from the surrounding countryside.
This migration fosters cultural diversity within the city.
True or False: The Central Bank of Nigeria is located in Lagos.
True
This is one of the many important national government buildings located in the city.
What services are based in Lagos that support the surrounding area?
Hospitals, rubbish collection, emergency services
These services are crucial for the well-being of both residents and visitors.
