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Nigeria > Kano State
Kano State
Capital |
Kano. |
Size of State |
5,100 Sq Km. |
Year of creation |
1967. |
Slogan |
Centre of Commerce. |
Population |
5.6 Million. |
Major
ethnic groups |
Kano is one of the ancient Hausa Kingdoms where custom and tradition still play important roles in the life of local communities. |
Main towns |
Dambatta, Bumel, Gwarzo, Hadejia, Karaye, Kano, Ririwan. |
Resources |
Wheat Groundnut, Cotton, Agriculture is the major economic activity and offers employment to more than 90% of the people. Tin, Columbite, Casseterite.. |
Points of Interest Outstanding feature Tourist attraction |
Emir's Palace, Baturiya Birds Estuary, The Ayanduwa Fishing Festival, Ancient City Walls and Gates first built about 900 years ago. The Gidan Makaman Museum, Koofar Mata Dyeing
Pits (believed to be the oldest in Africa), 35 Acre Kano zoological Garden at Gankum Albaba, Kurmi Market. Kazaure Rock Ranges. Famous Tiga
Dam. Kano is well recognized as a center for traditional arts and crafts such as leather work, weaving, pottery and wood carving. Exquisite Kano leather works are exported to Europe and North America.. |
Website |
kanoonline.com |
Map |

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