Capital

Kano.

 Size of State

5,100 Sq Km.

 Year of creation

1967.

 Slogan

Centre of Commerce.

 Population

5.6 Million.

 Major ethnic groups

Kano is one of the ancient Hausa Kingdoms where custom and tradition still play important roles in the life of local communities.

 Main towns

Dambatta, Bumel, Gwarzo, Hadejia, Karaye, Kano, Ririwan.

 Resources

Wheat Groundnut, Cotton, Agriculture is the major economic activity and offers employment to more than 90% of the people.
Tin, Columbite, Casseterite..

 Points of Interest
 Outstanding feature
 Tourist attraction

Emir's Palace, Baturiya Birds Estuary, The Ayanduwa Fishing Festival, Ancient City Walls and Gates first built about 900 years ago. The Gidan Makaman Museum, Koofar Mata Dyeing Pits (believed to be the oldest in Africa), 35 Acre Kano zoological Garden at Gankum Albaba, Kurmi Market. Kazaure Rock Ranges. Famous Tiga Dam.
Kano is well recognized as a center for traditional arts and crafts such as leather work, weaving, pottery and wood carving. Exquisite Kano leather works are exported to Europe and North America..

 Website

  kanoonline.com

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