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)
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Celebrations have turned the northern Nigerian city of Kano into a riot of colour and excitement over the last week as 1,500 couples married at a mass wedding.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
"We want to announce to the people of Kano that the whole process is free: from the selection to the medicals and the goods set aside for couples - all are covered by the government."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Kano has a majority Muslim population and Sharia operates in the state alongside the secular legal system.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
In his acceptance speech, Kano thanked his mum, "for babysitting right now".
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Suddenly he didn’t mind that the flight had been delayed in London and that this stop at Kano to change planes before going on to Lagos would delay him even longer.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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