Zaria
Sign in to saveZaria (formerly Zazzau) 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. The local government areas comprising Zaria are Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Soba local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Zaria is a major city in Nigeria's Kaduna State that serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the seven original Hausa city-states with deep historical roots in the region. The city matters because of its significant cultural and administrative role in northern Nigeria, encompassing four local government areas and serving as an important center of Hausa civilization.
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- Zaria
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- Zazzau
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- City in Nigeria
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- Birnin Ilimi
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- Gate to the palace of the Emir of Zazzau
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- Flag of the Zaria Emirate.svg
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- Nigeria
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- Country
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- State
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- Kaduna State
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- City
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- History
- Cityscape
- Transport and economy
- Education
- Traditional festivals
- Climate
- Environment
- Air quality
- Land use
- Water supply and sanitation
- Notable people
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- See also
- References
- Bibliography
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Zaria (formerly Zazzau) 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. The local government areas comprising Zaria are Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Soba local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It contains Nigeria's largest university, Ahmadu Bello University, and various tertiary institutions including the Federal College of Education (FCE Zaria), Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Nigeria Institute of Leather and Science Technology and Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic. Department of Agriculture Ahmed Bello University Zaria. Ameer Shehu Idris College of Advanced Diploma.