Zaria facts for kids
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Zaria
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LGA and city
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Gate to the palace of the emir of Zazzau
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 Zaria
Location in Nigeria
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| Country |  Nigeria |
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| State | Kaduna State | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 563 km2 (217 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2006 Census)
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| • Total | 408,198 | |
| • Density | 725.0/km2 (1,877.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) | |
| Climate | Aw | |
Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area.
It was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. Today, it is known for housing Nigeria's largest university, Ahmadu Bello University.
In December 2015, Nigeria's military was reported to have killed 300 Shia Muslims and buried their bodies in a mass grave. Although the government denies the event, it has been described as a Massacre.
Images for kids
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Guard at the palace of the emir
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Children playing in one of the streets of Zaria
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Senate building of the Ahmadu Bello University
See also
In Spanish: Zaria (Nigeria) para niños
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