Diagnostic Misconceptions - Megacities
Geography: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 7.2.5
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., which is in 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.
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