Fun facts about Jos
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The earliest known settlers of the land that would come to be known as Nigeria were the Nok people, who mysteriously vanished in the late first millennium.
Jos
Nigeria
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State.
From the “History” section
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Jos is often referred to as 'Tin City' due to its history of tin mining.
Jos
Nigeria
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State.
From the “Etymology and early settlement” section
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Jos is home to the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, the highest academic awarding institution in Nigeria.
Jos
Nigeria
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State.
From the “Political divisions” section
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At an altitude of 1,217 m (3,993 ft) above sea level, Jos' climate is closer to temperate than that of the vast majority of Nigeria.
Jos
Nigeria
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The National Museum in Jos was founded in 1952 and is recognized as one of the best in the country.
Jos
Nigeria
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State.
From the “Features” section
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