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Date created: May 27, 1967Capital : Ikeja

Government Governor: Babatunde Fashola (APC)

Area Total3,577km2 (1,381sqmi)

Population (National Population Census: 2006) Total:17.5 Million

(2006 till date) Total:21 Million Rank:1st of 36 States Density: 2,500/km2 (6,500/sqmi)Lagos State, Nigeria.

Brief History

Lagos State is an administrative division of Nigeria, located in the southwestern part of the country. The smallest in area of Nigeria's states. Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing Lagos, the nation's largest urban area.

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria, the second fastest-growing city in Africa and the seventh in the world. Lagos State is located in the south-western part of the Nigerian Federation. On the North and East it is bounded by Ogun State. In the West it shares boundaries with the Republic of Benin. Behind its southern borders lies the Atlantic Ocean. 22% of its 3,577 km2 are lagoons and creeks.

Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred mainly to the island. The first to settle in Eko were the Aworis. The Awori hunters and fishermen had originally come from Ife-Ife to the coast. The name Eko comes from the Yoruba "Eko" (war camp).

Three (3) wise men

The statue of the Three wise men simply identifies the 3 important tribes in Nigeria which are IBO, YORUBA and HAUSA and there mode of greeting. The statue is situated right at the entrance of Lagos which signifies that the city is mainly for everyone regardless of your tribe. Lagos State is known for its verse cultures and traditions because it comprises of all the major and minor tribes in Nigeria.Lagos is mainly a YORUBA city but due to its adversity and level of developments, it welcomes people from various parts of the country and abroad.Attractions in Lagos

Marina

Costain Round About

Third Mainland Bridge

Lekki - Ikoyi Cable Bridge

Victoria Island

Christ Cathedral, CMS

Lagos Central Mosque

Lekki Conservation Centre

Peacock

National Art Theatre

Slave Port, Badagry/

Silverbird GalleriaBeaches in Lagos

Takwa Bay ResortEleko Beach ResortEko Tourist Beach Resort

Lagos Traditional Fashion Agbada with Lace and FilaGele with Buba and Aso Oke

Lagos Traditional DishesAmala and Ewedu soup with MeatYamSemo with Efo riro and Meat

Jollof Rice with Plantain and BeefPlantainSuya with Tomatoes and Onion