Katsina
Katsina state can be found in the northern part of Nigeria. In 1987, Katsina State was formed from part of Kaduna. The people in the state are predominantly Hausas and Fulani with a few other minorities. The major religion in the state is Islam with a lower percentage being Christians .
Natural Resources: Large deposits of Kaolin and Asbestos.
Agricultural Resources: Groundnut, Maize, Cotton, Guinea Corn, Rice, Yam, Onions, Tomatoes, Wheat.
Points of Interest: Wall that surrounds Katsina-900 years old with its seven different gates. Emir’s Palace in Katsina and Daura. Kusugu well in Daura is of historical importance.
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Local Government Areas
- Bakori
- Batagarawa
- Batsari
- Baure
- Bindawa
- Charanchi
- Dan Musa
- Dandume
- Danja
- Daura
- Dutsi
- Dutsin Ma
- Faskari
- Funtua
- Ingawa
- Jibia
- Kafur
- Kaita
- Kankara
- Kankia
- Katsina
- Kurfi
- Kusada
- Mai'Adua
- Malumfashi
- Mani
- Mashi
- Matazu
- Musawa
- Rimi
- Sabuwa
- Safana
- Sandamu
- Zango
