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Yerwa-Maiduguri

Yerwa-Maiduguri

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A city in northeastern Nigeria that is a market for farm goods and the capital of Borno State
  • proper noun
: Yerwa-Maiduguri
  • The agricultural market in Yerwa-Maiduguri attracts traders from across the region.

Examples

  • Is Yerwa-Maiduguri the capital of Borno State?

  • She grew up in Yerwa-Maiduguri before moving to the capital for university.

  • During the rainy season, roads into Yerwa-Maiduguri can become difficult to traverse.

  • I visited Yerwa-Maiduguri last summer.

  • The agricultural market in Yerwa-Maiduguri attracts traders from across the region.

  • During the rainy season, roads into Yerwa-Maiduguri can become difficult to traverse.

  • She grew up in Yerwa-Maiduguri before moving to the capital for university.

Synonyms

Maiduguri
vsYerwa-Maiduguri
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A city in northeast Nigeria and capital of Borno State, known for its markets

is an alternative name form for the same city used in some contexts

Surface Forms

Yerwa-Maiduguri main

Etymology

Yerwa-Maiduguri joins two names for the same place: Yerwa, the older local name, and Maiduguri, the official city name found on maps and in government. So the name reminds you that this city is both a traditional town and the modern capital and market center of Borno State.