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Capital city of Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Sokoto (Sakkwato) is the capital city of Sokoto State in North West Nigeria. Being the seat of the former Sokoto Caliphate, the city is predominantly Muslim and an important seat of Islamic learning in Nigeria. The Sultan who heads the caliphate is effectively the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. The slogan of Sokoto is nicknamed "Seat of the Caliphate".
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Established in 1973. The museum has an assortment of over 500,000 historical treasures that tell the story of the Sokoto people. There are various display of the cultural relics and artifacts of the local people.
Architecture’s masterpiece with great cultural and artistic excellence. It is also the spiritual head of all Muslims in Nigeria and the sultan’s palace symbolizes the unity of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah.
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It's a center for an event activities within the town of Sokoto. It's ready to serve all needs of the people in event services.
Skyland.
It's a Park and center for the recreational activities of the children and adults. It provides a play ground, games facilities and other services for the refreshment of the people of Sokoto.
Provides car hire services, 24 hours laundry and dry cleaning services, internet access etc.
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Culture & historyIslam is one of the world's most important religions, second only to Christianity in number of adherents. Its followers are called Muslims and their houses of worship, mosques.
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