Lagos is a city in Nigeria and the most populous city in the country, with an estimated population of 21 million in 2015. It is also the most populous urban area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. In Spanish, "lagos" means "lakes".