Bauchi State

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Bauchi State?North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria
2. How many people live in Bauchi State?Estimated 8,308,800 (2022)
3. How big is Bauchi State?Approximately 49,119 square kilometers (fifth largest in Nigeria)
4. What is the capital of Bauchi State?Bauchi City
5. What is the major wildlife sanctuary?Yankari National Park
6. What is the dominant religions?Islam (~80%), Christianity (~15%), Traditionalist (~5%)

West Sudanian Savanna: A transitional ecological zone between the Sahel and the tropical rainforests, characterized by grasslands and scattered trees.
Montane Environment: Relating to or found in mountains, typically characterized by cooler temperatures and different vegetation than surrounding lowlands.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A biogeographic region with a significant number of endemic species that is undergoing rapid habitat loss.
Federal System: A political system where power is divided between a central national government and regional or state governments.