7th Century (600-699)

Kano, Nigeria (7th c.?- )

Kano, also known as Kano City, is located in the northern region of Nigeria on the Jakara River. It is the capital of Kano state and in 2006 boasted a population of 2,828,861 people making it the second largest city in Nigeria. Many of the … Read MoreKano, Nigeria (7th c.?- )

Tripoli, Libya (7th Century BCE- )

Tripoli has been the capital of Libya since its independence in 1951. Tripoli is the largest city in the country and in 2002 it had an estimated population of 1,223,300 people. The city is also the chief seaport, commercial, transport, communication, and industrial center of … Read MoreTripoli, Libya (7th Century BCE- )

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Tag: 7th Century (600-699)

Kano, Nigeria (7th c.?- )

Tripoli, Libya (7th Century BCE- )