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Nigeria > Lagos State
Lagos State
Capital |
Ikeja |
Size of State |
3,577 Sq Km |
Year of creation |
1967 |
Slogan |
Centre of Excellenc |
Population |
5.7 Million |
Major
ethnic groups |
Yoruba, Awoni, Egun, Ijebu, Benin, Eko. |
Main towns |
Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry, Lagos, Mushin, Oshodi, Shomolu. |
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Points of Interest
Outstanding feature
Tourist attraction |
Seaside attraction and resorts at Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Badagry, Lekki Penninsula. National Museum which houses important relics such as the traditional Benin Bronzes and the replica of the Festac '77
symbol. About 60 percent of the total industrial investment in Nigeria is in Lagos State and 65 percent in Nigeria's commercial activities also take place in the State. It hosts the nation's two largest seaports-Apapa and Tin Can Island. There are more than 2,000 industries of various sizes and description in Lagos State. |
Website |
lagosstate.gov.ng |
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