Kano Niegeria Facts Map
Kano is the largest city in the north of Nigeria and a great historical center. The ancient city has much to offer to the tourist, photographer and historian. Kano city is the capital of Kano state. Katsina city is the capital of Katsina state. It is one of the northernmost cities in Nigeria and is also a very historically rich city. The Emirs of Kano and Katsina both hold colorful Durbas during the Muslim festival of id-el-Kabir and id-il-Malud.
Kano is also one of the most important commercial cities in Nigeria. It is located in the north of Nigeria, and is only a few minutes away from Niger Republic. Majority of the Population are Muslims; but migration from the southern part of Nigeria has increased the Christian population over the years. The town is surrounded by a historical wall supposedly built in the 15th century.
Peanuts are major export items, bagged and stored for shipping to Lagos, while hides and animal skin are the second most important export commodities.
Kano is also recognized as a center of learning, being the seat of Bayero University and Kano State Institute for higher Education. The British Council Library and Kano State Library are located in the city. There is also an International Airport in the city with direct flights from Britain and Amsterdam.
Kano is also one of the most important commercial cities in Nigeria. It is located in the north of Nigeria, and is only a few minutes away from Niger Republic. Majority of the Population are Muslims; but migration from the southern part of Nigeria has increased the Christian population over the years. The town is surrounded by a historical wall supposedly built in the 15th century.
Peanuts are major export items, bagged and stored for shipping to Lagos, while hides and animal skin are the second most important export commodities.
Kano is also recognized as a center of learning, being the seat of Bayero University and Kano State Institute for higher Education. The British Council Library and Kano State Library are located in the city. There is also an International Airport in the city with direct flights from Britain and Amsterdam.
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