Fun facts about Kano
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Kano was originally known as Dala, after the hill, until the end of the 15th century.
Kano
Nigeria
Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with over four million citizens living within 449 km2 (173 sq mi).
From the “Etymology” section
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The Kano Chronicle identifies Barbushe, a warrior priest, and a female spirit deity known as Tsumburbura.
Kano
Nigeria
Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with over four million citizens living within 449 km2 (173 sq mi).
From the “Early history and Hausa kingdom” section
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Kano was the southernmost point of the famous trans-Sahara trade routes during the Middle Ages.
Kano
Nigeria
Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with over four million citizens living within 449 km2 (173 sq mi).
From the “Economy” section
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The Kano Durbar Festival is Nigeria's most spectacular horse parade, celebrating northern Nigeria's cultural heritage.
Kano
Nigeria
Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with over four million citizens living within 449 km2 (173 sq mi).
From the “Culture” section
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The Ancient Kano City Walls were completed in the mid 14th century and were described by Fredrick Lugard as 'something like it in Africa.'
Kano
Nigeria
Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with over four million citizens living within 449 km2 (173 sq mi).
From the “Landmarks” section
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