Lagos is a vibrant and unique city in Nigeria. It is The economic hub of the most populous black nation on earth with arrays of diverse people.
There are two sides to Lagos; the mainland and the Lagos Island.
Amidst the hustling and bustling nature of the city, Lagosians know how to explore some of the exciting places in Lagos to unwind and relax.
Although there are so many fascinating things about Lagos which makes it a peculiar city.
Here are seven interesting facts about Lagos:
1. It’s the most populous state in Nigeria: According to statistics, Lagos has over 9million residents, which beats the population of every other State.
2. It’s the smallest State in Nigeria. Lagos measures about 3,345 square kilometers just a little smaller than Anambra, which is the second smallest and measure about 4,844 square kilometers.
3. It houses the tallest building in West Africa. The NECOM house towers formerly known as NITEL Tower measures about 160M long located at Marina is the tallest building in West Africa.
4. Nigeria’s first Capital: Lagos was Nigeria’s first capital, until 1991 when it was moved to Abuja.
5. Lagos was named by the Portuguese. Prior to 1760 Lagos was known as Who until the Portuguese traders arrived Eko and named it Lagos which is a Portuguese word for ” lake”
6. The longest Canopy walkway is in Lagos and is located at the Lekki Conservation Center. The Canopy walkway features six towers that rise over 22 feet each. It is one of the foremost tourist attractions in Lagos.
7. Lagos has the second longest bridge in Africa. The bridge is from Mainland to Island. The bridge was built by the then Military President, Ibrahim Babaginda in 1990.
Source: TheNation
