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Nigeria is an oil-rich country situated in West Africa. It is considered a regional superpower and is listed as one of the 'Next Eleven' major economies of the world. It is also the most populous country in Africa with one out of five African being Nigerian (150 million people).
The capital city is Abuja, but the largest economic centre and chief port is the former Colonial capital of Lagos.
Located in south-west of Nigeria, Lagos State was created on May 27th 1967. The state is divided into twenty local Government areas.
Lagos City
Lagos is not only Nigeria’s largest city but also its administrative and economic centre, and its chief port. Industries include railroad repair, motor vehicle assembly, food processing, and the manufacture of metal products, textiles, beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, soap, and furniture
Lagos Population Profile
Population: 8,100,000
Area: 69.7 sq km (27 sq mi)
Ethnic composition: About 67% Yorùbá; remainder cosmopolitan (every tribe in the country and different nationalities of the world).
Nicknames: The Island City, Fountain of Common Sense, Gateway to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Center of Excellence
Area: 69.7 sq km (27 sq mi)
Ethnic composition: About 67% Yorùbá; remainder cosmopolitan (every tribe in the country and different nationalities of the world).
Nicknames: The Island City, Fountain of Common Sense, Gateway to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Center of Excellence
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