Place · region

Bauchi State

1976 · 20th century

Bauchi State is a state in north-eastern Nigeria, created in 1976, with its capital at Bauchi. Gombe State was split from it in 1996. It contains the historic emirates of Bauchi and Katagum, whose emirs remain traditional rulers, and the Yankari Game Reserve.

Bauchi State
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Bauchi EmirateKatagum Emirate

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