Lagos was once the Capital of Nigeria, and so one can expect similarly impressive structures on ground in the city. One of the main talking points is the Third Mainland Bridge; an engineering wonder that links the upscale Island area of the state with the mainland, and offers such a taste ...
Lagos is a walled city is full of maritime history dating back more than 2000 year. With a population of 22000 residents, though this number dramatically expands in the summer months. Though the real reason for visiting Lagos are the fun bars and incredible beaches. Theses beaches are ranging ...
there’s something for everyone in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city. Posh Victoria Island continues to deliver a trifecta of swanky resorts, food haunts, and nightlife. Lekki is for the brunchers – makeMaple Lagosyour first stop. On the mainland,Kuti’s Bistroin Ikeja, owned by the leg...
Ikoyi, Lekki, and Lagos Island street view. Lagos, Nigeria - January 28, 2021. Image © Kehinde Temitope O/ Shutterstock African cities are expected to experience a significant increase inpopulationover the next 30 years. According toUnited Nations projections, these cities will welcome an addit...
The 2,000 cities in this quiz are the ones that are at least 138.87 km away from a larger city. Typing a city will also highlight the ones within 750 km unless they have a population at least twice as big. You are shown the number of cities that can get you each answer: a red ...
Coastal cities are at the frontlines of climate change impacts, resulting in an urgent need for substantial adaptation. To understand whether, and to what extent, cities are on track to prepare for climate risks, this paper systematically assesses the academic literature to evaluate evidence on clim...
Also considered the heart of the Bollywood industry, Mumbai is a famous city that is very rich in history. Nearby the Elephanta Island, ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu God of Shiva are located offshore. With a mix of strikingly modern high rises and iconic old-world architecture...
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Lagos, Nigeria. Image © Tayvay | Shutterstock This article was originally published on Common Edge. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, I, like most of the world, have spent the last few months quarantined at home, perturbed and uncertain about the ramifications of it all. I will spare you...
several antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts at its heart is. Not far from Giza is the iconic site of the pyramids and Great Sphinx, dated back to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s you’ll find the leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords...