Fun facts about Kaduna
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The word Kaduna is said to be a corruption of the Hausa word for 'crocodiles'.
Kaduna
Nigeria
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kaduna was founded by British colonists in 1900.
Kaduna
Nigeria
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
From the “History” section
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Kaduna is a major industrial center in Northern Nigeria, manufacturing products like textiles, machinery, and petroleum products.
Kaduna
Nigeria
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
From the “Economy” section
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There is a large racecourse named Murtala Mohammed Square, which houses the Kaduna Polo Club.
Kaduna
Nigeria
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
From the “Sports and tourism” section
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The city is served by Kaduna International Airport, which commenced operations in 1982.
Kaduna
Nigeria
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
From the “Airport” section
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