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Lagos (/ ˈ l eɪ ɡ ɒ s / LAY-goss; also US: / ˈ l ɑː ɡ oʊ s / LAH-gohss; Yoruba: Èkó), or Lagos City, is the most populous city in Nigeria (self-proclaimed), with an estimated population of 21 million in 2015. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa.
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History of Lagos. Aerial view of Lagos in 1929. Lagos is the...
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Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn...
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Lagos is the second largest city in Africa and the most populous city in Nigeria and in West Africa. There are about 12.5 million to 18 million people living in Lagos, which makes it one of the biggest cities in Africa. Lagos is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
5 days ago · Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city. Until 1975 it was the capital of Lagos state, and until 1991 it was the federal capital of Nigeria. Ikeja replaced Lagos as the state capital, and Abuja replaced Lagos as the federal capital. Learn more about Lagos here.
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Lagos (Yoruba: Èkó) is the most populous city in Nigeria, spreading out across two main islands and onto the mainland. It is the country's financial capital, and is famous throughout Africa for its music scene. Lagos has a vibrant nightlife. It is the centre of the Nigerian movie industry, often referred to as 'Nollywood'. Districts [ edit]
Apr 22, 2024 · Lagos, state, southwestern Nigeria, on the coast of the Bight of Benin. It is bounded by the state of Ogun to the north and east, by the Bight of Benin to the south, and by the Republic of Benin to the west. Learn more about the state of Benin in this article.
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