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Geographical consequences of Lagos as a megacity that has experienced…
Geographical consequences of Lagos as a megacity that has experienced rapid growth
Econ
account to 1/3 of nigera gdp, 136bn
GDP over $5000 - 2x nigerian avg
service based economy
Social
rapid growth due to internal rural to urban migration and natural increase
Urban sprawl since 1990
Internal migration
push factor
income inequality between urban and rural areas, subsistence farming is common, risk of violence and terrorism in the NE (Boko Haram)
Natural increase
fertility rate in Nigeria = 5
fertility in Lagos = 3.6
higher than 2.1 replacement rate = population growth
Envi
Political
plan for high tech agglomeration
gov want to diversify the economy manufatcuring, finance and the cultiral sectors
80% of all nigeria's industry occurs in Lagos