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Lagos is the most important case study for the "Urban Issues and Challenges" section of AQA GCSE Geography. It is a rapidly growing megacity in Nigeria (a Newly Emerging Economy) and illustrates many of the opportunities and challenges associated with urbanisation in LICs and NEEs. You must know specific facts, figures, and examples.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria (West Africa) |
| Population | ~16 million (city proper); ~21 million (metropolitan area) |
| Growth rate | ~3.2% per year |
| GDP contribution | ~30% of Nigeria's GDP |
| Status | Nigeria's largest city and former capital (capital moved to Abuja in 1991) |
| Location | South-west Nigeria, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, on the Lagos Lagoon |
| Climate | Tropical; hot and humid year-round |
Lagos is built on a collection of islands and low-lying mainland areas around the Lagos Lagoon. Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Lagos Island form the commercial heart. The mainland stretches inland, with areas such as Ikeja, Surulere, and the sprawling suburb of Lekki.
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