A city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau State, known for its mining history and cultural diversity.
Named after the Jos River, possibly from a local language term. The city grew significantly during British colonial tin mining operations in the early 20th century.
Jos sits on a plateau at over 4,000 feet elevation, making it one of Nigeria's coolest cities and earning it the nickname 'Home of Peace and Tourism' - a climatic oasis in tropical West Africa.
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