Kano State is a state located in North-Western Nigeria. Created in 1976 from part of the Northern Region, Kano state borders Katsina State to the north-west, Jigawa State to the north-east, and Bauchi and Kaduna states to the south. The capital of Kano State is Kano. The state originally included Jigawa State which was made a separate state in 1991.
Historically, Kano State has been a commercial and agricultural state, which is known for the production of groundnuts (peanuts) as well as for its solid mineral deposits.
Foreign investments and investors can be seen all over the city. It is arguably within the first five states in terms of commercial activity within Nigeria.
Kano's once booming manufacturing sector has been stagnant over the last 15 years. Largely due to epileptic power supply. Plans are being considered to build a Nuclear Power Station in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria.
The official language of Kano State is English, but the Hausa language is commonly spoken.
According to the latest census figures from Nigeria Kano State has a population totalling 9,383,682.
According to the latest census figures from Nigeria Kano State has a population totalling 9,383,682.
We were mostly inside hospital records rooms the whole time, but on Sunday we did a bit of site seeing with one of the doctors and here family. Here are some pictures:
We went to a soccer match where the local time played a team from Chad.
We went to the top of Dala Hill to see the whole ancient city. Look at all the crowed mud houses.
Here we are at on eof the hospitals.
We also met the Doctor's whole family:
Lately, I have been traveling in Kogi and Nassarawa states. Pictures from there next week...
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