Aba, Nigeria
From Conservapedia Aba is a town in southern Nigeria with a population of 897,560.[1] It is located near the southern coast in the Abia state.
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History[edit]
Before the British constructed military post in 1901, Aba was a traditional market town. In 1915, a railway from Port Harcourt was built, and the town began to collect local agricultural goods, notably palm oil.[2] It was also the site of the Women's Riot against taxes, in which thousands of Igbo women threatened war against the British colonists.[3] Since then, it has grown to be the center of art, science, and technology in the area.
Today[edit]
In more recent years, it has become the site of what may become Africa's largest shopping mall,[4] which has drawn complaints from certain Nigerians.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ World Atlas. http://www.worldatlas.com/af/ng/ab/where-is-aba.html
- ↑ "Aba." The New Encyclopedia Britannica. 15th ed, Vol 1.
- ↑ http://www.blackpast.org/gah/aba-womens-riots-november-december-1929
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2015/07/21/the-nigerian-building-a-300-million-smart-mall-in-aba-city/#51a0db0c5295
- ↑ http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/ubochi/071312.html
Categories: [African Cities and Towns]
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