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Lagos Nigeria

Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, is the largest city in Africa. The city is divided between the mainland, Greater Lagos and the Islands. Three major bridges join the island to the mainland. Lagos Mainland districts include Ebute-Meta, Surulere, site of two stadiums and National theater, Yaba, location of the University of Lagos, and Ikeja, site of Murtala Muhammed International Airport and capital of Lagos State. Lagos Island contains a Central Business District. This district is characterized by high-rise buildings and businesses. The island also contains many of the city's largest wholesale marketplaces such as the popular Idumota and Balogun markets. It also has the National Museum of Nigeria, a Central mosque, Glover Memorial Hall, Christ's Cathedral (CMS), and the Oba Palace. And lastly, there is the Tinubu Square, a site of historical importance that represent the unification of Nigeria. Ikoyi is situated on the eastern half of Lagos Island has a great number of hotels, night clubs, a recreational park and one of Africa's largest golf courses. There are over a dozen beaches in Lagos, perfect for picnics and barbecues. Beaches such as Alpha in Lekki and Wispering Palms in Badagry, are ideal places for fun seekers. For music and art lovers, Lagos is the place to be. Popular recording artists play frequently at the Africa Shrine and all over the city. Lagos offers visitors a glimpse of Nigeria's rich culture, a lively entertainment scene and African vitality.

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Murtala Muhammed (LOS)

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