VHSホームビデオ: Cities of the World - Lagos

Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is home to almost five million people.

Lagos was first inhabited by the Aworis, a subgroup of the Yorubas, in the 15th century.

The Benin Empire conquered Lagos in the sixteenth century...

...and the city became a centre of slave trading, until Britain's love of slavery waned.

Britain helped the anti-slavery, deposed king Oba Akitoye return as Oba of Lagos...

...in 1851, but Lagos was annexed as a British colony in 1861.

In 1914, Lagos became capital of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria.

After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, Lagos remained...

...Nigeria's capital until 1991, when the capital was moved to Abuja.

In recent decades, Lagos has experienced a population and economic boom...

The city has two main areas, the Island and the Mainland.

The Island is in actuality a series of islands, including Lagos Island...

...the central business district, and the affluent Victoria Island and Ikoyi.

Landmarks include Tinubu Square, the National Theatre, and...

...the new Third Mainland Bridge, Africa's longest bridge...