Nigeria

 

We've arrived in the "City of Excellence" at the end of July. This is a totally different world compared to Europe and we love it. You can read about our adventures in our blog.

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Check out a few fun facts about Lagos:

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* There are 36 states in Nigeria and Lagos State is the smallest.This is despite the fact that it hosts one of the most popular cities in Nigeria- Lagos City.

 

* Lagos remains the most populous city in Nigeria with 22 million inhabitants. 1200 new people arrive here daily.

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*It has the tallest building in West Africa. NECOM House Towers is 160 meters above the city. 

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*Nollywood is centered in Lagos. Nearly all the acting scenes in Nigerian movies are filmed in here.

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*Lagos has more millionaires than any other state in Nigeria.

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*Lagos handles 80% of the country's import. Located in the Southwest beach line of Nigeria,

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* It has a floating city; Makoko, which has been built over the water. People use waterways to travel through the city. 

 

*The state of Lagos is considered to be among the fastest growing states in the world.

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*The third mainland bridge is the longest bridge in Africa that connects mainland Lagos with the Lagos Island. It was openend in 1990 and the bridge is 11,8km long.