Population growth and housing in Nigeria.
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The author describes the growing housing problem in Nigeria and the effect of the country's rapid rate of population growth on housing needs. Data are from official sources.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Habitat international
دوره 12 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988