Question 1

True or false: Lagos hosts one of the world's largest floating slums, Makoko, built on stilts over water.

Accepted Answer

True. True. Makoko is a sprawling waterfront community with homes on stilts, often called the 'Venice of Africa'.

Question 2

True or false: Lagos is the capital of Nigeria.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Abuja became the capital in 1991; Lagos remains the commercial hub but is no longer the political capital.

Question 3

True or false: Lagos was originally a small fishing village before becoming Nigeria's largest city.

Accepted Answer

True. True. The Awori people settled there as fishermen; it later grew into a major port under British colonial rule.

Question 4

True or false: Lagos is the most populous city in Africa.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Kinshasa, DRC, now holds that title; Lagos is second, though metro area estimates vary widely.

Question 5

True or false: The name 'Lagos' was given by Portuguese explorers meaning 'lakes'.

Accepted Answer

True. True. Portuguese traders named it after the town of Lagos, Portugal, because of its many lagoons and waterways.

Question 6

True or false: Lagos is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Lagos sits on the mainland and several islands (like Victoria Island) within a lagoon system, not isolated in the ocean.

Question 7

True or false: Lagos has a subway system that is fully operational and spans over 100 kilometers.

Accepted Answer

False. False. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) opened in 2023 but only covers about 13 km; it's not yet extensive.

Question 8

True or false: Lagos has more billionaires per capita than any other African city.

Accepted Answer

True. True. Lagos is home to many of Africa's wealthiest individuals, though Johannesburg rivals it in billionaire count.

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