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**Title:** Exploring Makoko, the "Venice of Africa" in Nigeria
**Key Points:**
1. **Location & Population**: Makoko, a floating neighborhood in Nigeria, Africa, with an estimated population of 80,000 to 250,000 people.
2. **Living Conditions**: Residents navigate by boat; lack of drainage system and polluted water pose significant health risks.
3. **Economy & Daily Life**: Fishing, domestic trade, and makeshift businesses (e.g., clothing stores, hairdressers, gas stations) sustain the community.
4. **Challenges**:
* Water scarcity despite being surrounded by water
* Gang activity (e.g., "Area Boys")
* Risk of demolition by authorities for development projects
5. **Community Resilience**:
* Self-sufficient with own economy and services
* Examples of community-led initiatives, such as a school/orphanage with over 600 students
6. **Humanitarian Need**: The community relies on donations and external support for basic services like education and clean water.
Here are the extracted key facts, numbered and in short sentences, without opinions:
**Location and Demographics**
1. Makoko is located in the territory of Nigeria, Africa.
2. It's one of the largest floating neighborhoods in the African continent.
3. Population estimates range from 80,000 to 250,000 people.
4. There is no official census for the area.
**Infrastructure and Daily Life**
5. The community is known as the "Venice of Africa" due to its boat-based transportation.
6. Children attend school, and people commute to work in the city by boat.
7. The neighborhood has stores, clinics, livestock farms, and leisure centers.
8. Toilets are often just holes that empty into the water, making swimming and drinking water hazardous.
9. Clean water fountains have been donated by foundations, which access clean water through deep holes.
**Language and Origins**
10. Four languages are spoken in Makoko: English, French, Yoruba, and Edo.
11. The community was originally formed by refugees who settled on available land.
12. Many inhabitants are refugees from Benin.
**Economy and Challenges**
13. Main economic activities include fishing for sale to the mainland and domestic trade.
14. The community has its own economy, with various shops and services.
15. Nigerian authorities often don't support such populations, leading to demolition threats.
16. A significant challenge is the lack of support from authorities, causing homelessness to rise.
**Safety and Crime**
17. Several gangs operate in the area, with the "Area Boys" being the most powerful.
18. Common gang operations include robberies, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge.
**Education**
19. The largest school in the community, "Part of," has approximately 620 students.
20. The school also serves as an orphanage for 32 children.
21. Subjects taught include English, French, and economic wisdom.
22. The school project was started 10 years ago by its founder, who relies on donations and personal funding.
**Other**
23. The community is located next to the largest bridge in Nigeria and the second-largest in Africa.
24. Solar panels are used to generate electricity in some homes.
25. A new school is being built to accommodate more children, with a goal to educate 1,000 children by the end of the year.