Geography
The Geography of Informal Settlements in Global Cities
Quick fact
As of 2023, over one billion people live in informal settlements; in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kibera district houses about 250,000 people, yet it rarely appears on official maps.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a city where 60% of the population lives in homes they built themselves, on land they don't legally own. How did that happen—and why does it keep happening?