LAGOS STATE MAP PUZZLE

Description

• Lagos State is also known as Centre of Excellence and its located in the southwestern Nigeria .
• It is the smallest in term of area among the 36 states in Nigeria but is the most economically important state in the country.
• The state was created on the 27th May,1967 and has its capital in Ikeja with 20 Local Government Development Areas.
• Lagos State current Governor is Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
• Its population is in excess of about 20 million people.
• Lagos has the highest population density of Nigeria n states.
• Victoria Island is the financial  centre of the metropolis and is also  known for its beach resorts, boutiques and highlife.
• Lagos Island  contains a central business district characterised by high rise buildings.It also contains the  the city’s largest wholesale markets such as Idumota, and Balogun markets.It also has National Museum, the Central Mosque, the Glover Memorial Hall,Christ Church Cathedral and the Oba of Lagos Palace.
• Ikoyi is situated  on the eastern half of Lagos.It has  a number of hotels, night clubs, a recreational part and one of Africa’s largest golf courses. It was originally a middle class neighbourhood, in recent years, it has become a fashionable residential enclave for the Upper Class of the society.
• Mainland is where a huge population of Lagosians  live and Industries are located there.The mainland  is also known for its music and highlife which used to be located in areas such as Yaba and Surulere.
• Lagos was declared a colony on 5th March,1862.
• Railway links and telephone was introduced in the city  in  1886.
• Electric street lihghting was introduced in the city in the city in 1898.
• Lagos was originally inhabited by the Awori subgroup of the Yoruba people in the 15th  century.
• In the  16th century, the Awori settlement was conquered by the Benin Empire and the island became a Benin war camp called “Eko” under Oba Orhogbua, the Oba of Benin at the time.
• Lagos, which means “lakes”, was a name given to the settlement by the Portuguese.

ABOUT THIS ITEM

• Premium Quality puzzle pieces especially good for family bonding time, friends and children of all ages from 3 years above.
• Designed to the best of standards  and produced in Nigeria.
• Completed puzzle measures 14’ by 14’.
• Beautifully print image showing bright, colourful details.
• Puzzle pieces are water resistant.
• 90-days money back guarantee if you are not 100% satisfied