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Where do the Hausa-Fulani mainly live in Nigeria?
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The Hausa-Fulani people primarily reside in the northern regions of Nigeria.1
Historically, the Hausa have occupied the northern plains beyond the Jos Plateau, a region often referred to as Hausaland. Following the 19th-century conquest of these states by the Fulani, the two groups became increasingly integrated. Today, many Fulani live among the Hausa, having adopted the Hausa language and culture, while others continue their traditional pastoral lifestyle in rural areas throughout the north.2314