Fun facts about Maiduguri
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Maiduguri consists of two cities: Yerwa to the West and Old Maiduguri to the east.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
From the “History” section
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The highest recorded temperature in Maiduguri was 47 °C (116.6 °F) on 28 May 1983.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
From the “Climate” section
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Maiduguri had 22 internally displaced persons camps in 2019.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
From the “Demographics” section
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Maiduguri is the principal trading hub for north-eastern Nigeria.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
From the “Economy” section
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The Kyarimi Park is the oldest and largest zoo in Nigeria.
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad.
From the “Sports and leisure” section
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