Two Muslim women entering a mud house
Welcome to Northern Nigeria. During the six-month dry season in the Northern region, little rain falls. The lakes and rivers dry up. Lake Chad, one of Nigeria's most important water sources, is becomes smaller during this time. The two largest ethnic groups are Hausa and Fulani. The Hausa are most likely found in cities, while the Fulani are found in rural places. The Hausa have flat roofs while the Fulani their houses are round, made of mud, and their roofs are made out of reeds of palm branches. Men and women usually wear loose clothing. Christian women wear a headdress and Muslim women wear headscarves. Many people are farmers and herders. Fulani herders sell milk and butter while Hausa sell corn and millet.
