Kano

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kano

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Kano?Northern Nigeria, West Africa, within the Sudanian Savanna
2. How many people live in Kano?Kano Metropolitan Area population is approximately 4.1 million
3. How big is Kano?Kano Metropolitan Area covers approximately 496 square miles
4. What is the capital of Kano?Kano serves as the capital of Kano State
5. What language do people speak in Kano?Hausa (primary indigenous), English (official)
6. When was Kano built?Circa 10th century CE

Sudanian Savanna: A grassland ecoregion of West Africa characterized by scattered trees and distinct wet and dry seasons.
Trans-Saharan Trade: A network of trade routes that spanned the Sahara Desert, connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa for centuries.
City-State: An independent city that has its own government and controls the surrounding territory.
Human Capital Development: The process of improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a population to enhance economic productivity.