Diagnostic Misconceptions - Megacities

Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 4.1.16

Megacities

Megacities are growing at the fastest rate in Newly Emerging Economies and Lower Income Countries, such as in Africa and Asia.

Lagos, Nigeria

  • The fastest-growing megacity is Lagos, Nigeria.

The fastest growing megacity

  • Around 100 people arrive every hour in Lagos.
  • Lagos is expected to be the world’s 3rd largest city by population by 2050.

Test yourself on Diagnostic Misconceptions - Megacities

  • Where do megacities grow fastest?

  • Why do megacities grow fastest in Newly Emerging Economies and Lower Income Countries?

  • What is internal growth?

  • How does internal growth compare in Higher Income Countries compared to Newly Emerging Economies and Lower Income Countries?

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