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State of Nigeria
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Borno State is a state in North East Nigeria. It is the second-largest state in the area of the 36 states in the country, only behind Niger State which is the largest. In 2016, its population was estimated to be about 5.86 million.
By bus
Buses are the main form of land transport and ABC Transport amongst others offers overnight from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and daytime buses from Kano and Jos.
By car
And of course, you can get into Borno State by coming in your personal car.
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Maiduguri · International · MIU
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the capital of Borno State
home of the historically significant Askira-Uba Emir Palace
the town showcases a unique cultural identity of the Biu ethnic group
near the Chibok Hills, known for stunning panoramic views and hiking opportunities
it has an important mosque
Borno State is a state in North East Nigeria. It is the second-largest state in the area of the 36 states in the country, only behind Niger State which is the largest.
a largely rural area that surrounds Maiduguri on three sides
a rural town with a strong focus on agriculture and traditional practices
an important historical center, with a strong sense of community and tradition
Benisheikh (also spelled Beni Sheik or Beni Sheikh) is a small town in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria. It lies along the important Maiduguri–Damaturu highway and serves as a key transit point between Borno and Yobe States.
a national park in northeastern Nigeria, in the Chad Basin, with a total area of about 2,258 km² in Borno State.
Articles and travel topics about Borno State and Nigeria.
Food & drinkNigerian cuisine consists of dishes or food items from the hundreds of ethnic groups that comprise Nigeria from the north to the south to the east and the west. Nigeria is home to numerous varieties of foods.
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ItinerariesLagos-Ibadan Railway is a 157-kilometre rail trip in South West Nigeria from Ebute Metta in Lagos to Moniya in Ibadan. The trip is a section of the proposed Lagos to Kano Standard Gauge Rail Project.
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Travel tipsLasting from the 1500s to the 1800s, the Atlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity of extraordinary proportions, leaving a huge mark on four continents and irreversibly changing world history and geopolitics.
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Travel tipsDriving a car gives a traveller more independence and flexibility than scheduled transportation, such as air travel, rail travel, or bus travel, and may be faster or more comfortable than cycling.
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