Kano
Americannoun
noun
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a state of N Nigeria: consists of wooded savanna in the south and scrub vegetation in the north. Capital: Kano. Pop: 9 383 682 (2006). Area: 20 131 sq km (7773 sq miles)
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a city in N Nigeria, capital of Kano state: transport and market centre. Pop: 674 100 (1996 est)
Example Sentences
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Matchmaking websites are booming in Kano, blending traditional methods with artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Despite early victories, there are more than a few remaining “heavy lifts,” as Kano put it.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Just days later, anger surged once more after the death of Aisha Umar, a mother of five who ran a business from home, selling incense and fish in the northern city of Kano.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board said it had "suspended three personnel directly involved in the case from clinical activities with immediate effect", and has referred the case for further investigation and disciplinary action.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
She decided to go to Kano because, if there was a place where she could think clearly, it was in Kano.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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