Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, sprawls inland from the Gulf of Guinea across Lagos Lagoon. Victoria Island, the
financial center of the metropolis, is known for its beach resorts, boutiques and nightlife.
To the north, Lagos Island
is home to the National Museum Lagos, displaying cultural artifacts and craftwork.
The Lagos metropolitan area has a total population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it the largest
metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and
Nigeria at large.
Lagos is also
among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP
in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent. The Lagos metropolitan
area is a major educational and cultural centre in Sub Saharan Africa.