Lagos

Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria. As only two censuses (in 1972 and 1991) have been taken since independence, estimates of its population vary considerably, but generally range from 10 to 15 million people, making it one of the largest in Africa (second only to Cairo, Egypt). One of the fastest-growing cities in the world, Lagos is located at 6°34'60" North, 3°19'59" East (6.58333, 3.333). http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

Related Topics:
Nigeria - Africa - Cairo - Egypt

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Lagos is built on the mainland and the series of islands surrounding Lagos Lagoon. Originally a small village, known as Eko, its position as one of the few natural harbours on the Atlantic coast made it a principal site for European contact.

Related Topics:
Lagos Lagoon - Atlantic - European

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Lagos is the former capital city of Nigeria as it was replaced by Abuja in 1991, but the city remains the commercial center of Nigeria.

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