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Jos
Capital city of Plateau State, Nigeria

Jos

Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census.

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Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State. The city is situated on the Jos plateau which lies within the Guinea Savannah of North-Central Nigeria. It connects most of the North-Eastern capitals to the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, by road. Driving in and out of Jos, traffic encounters very steep and windy bends and mountainous sceneries typical of the plateau, from which the state derives its name.

Get in

Getting to Jos

Jos is served by many bus lines, chiefly Cross Country that runs air-conditioned mini-van services from Lagos and Abuja. The state government-owned Plateau Line runs station wagon services, but these are mostly uncomfortably crowded trips. Many other state governments operate transport services with termini in various Jos motor-parks from surrounding state capitals: Gombe, Lafia, Kaduna, Damaturu and even Yola.

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    Yakubu Gowon Airport

    Arik Air runs a once a day domestic flight from Lagos to Jos.

See

Worth seeing

There are many parks you can see in Jos, examples are the wildlife park, and the national museum. The old tin mines are all on the outskirts of Jos. They have developed into lakes which might have some environmental concerns. The areas are generally safe but it is best to go with a guide. There are many waterfalls on the outskirts of Jos.

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    Jos National Museum

    It was recognized as one of the best in the country.

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    Gbong Gwom Jos'

    Tudun Wada Road, Jishe,.

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    Mees Palace

    Mees palace is multipurpose centre; it has a children's park, eatery, event centre and a cinema.

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    Jos Museum and Zoo

    The museum houses artefacts and old cars.

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    Lamingo Dam

    According to locals, the dam is a result of mining activities in the area.

Do

Things to do

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    Shere

    A prominent site for tourist attraction is the Shere Hills.

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    Lamingo

    Lamingo garden is a green area where people relax and flex after day to day activities.

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    Jos Wildlife Park

    Covering roughly 3 sq mi (7.8 km2) of savannah bush, it is a major attraction in the state, attracting tourists from within and outside the country.

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    Lamingo Golf Club

    Green and luscious golf course well situated near the dam.

Eat

Where to eat

There are many eateries and restaurants that offer a range of cuisines. Local delicacies are also very abundant. Many modern restaurants also serve international dishes.

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    A1 Food Restaurant
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    KNL Cakes & Cafe

    They sell at relatively affordable price.

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    Restaurant

    All Spice Restaurant, 22 Apollo Crescent GRA.

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons.