Fun facts about Zaria
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Zaria was initially known as Zazzau and was the capital of the Hausa kingdom of Zazzau.
Zaria
Nigeria
Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states.
From the “History” section
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The old part of the city, known as Birnin Zazzau, was originally surrounded by walls and fortress.
Zaria
Nigeria
Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Zaria is home to Ahmadu Bello University, the largest university in Nigeria and the second largest on the African continent.
Zaria
Nigeria
Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states.
From the “Education” section
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Zaria celebrates the annual cultural durbar festivals twice a year, marking the end of Ramadan and coinciding with Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.
Zaria
Nigeria
Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states.
From the “Traditional festivals” section
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A 2020 study found that barren land in Zaria decreased while built environment increased by 66 percent and vegetative land increased by 29% from 1990 to 2020.
Zaria
Nigeria
Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states.
From the “Environment” section
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