Akwa Ibom is a

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in the South-South geopolitical zone of

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. It borders

Cross River State Cross River State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Named for the Cross River, the state was formed from the eastern part of the Eastern Region on 27 May 1967. The state has its capital as Calabar and is bordered to ...

to the east,

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and

Abia State Abia is a state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria. The state's capital is Umuahia and its most populous city is Aba. Abia is bordered the west by Imo, east by Cross River, south by Rivers, northwest by Anambra and northeast by Enug ...

to the west and north-west, and the

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to the south. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe River which bisects the state before flowing into the Bight of Bonny. Akwa Ibom was split from

in 1987. The state has 31

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, and its capital is Uyo. Of the 36 states, Akwa Ibom is the 30th largest in area and fifteenth most populous, with an estimated population of nearly 5.5 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Central African mangroves in the coastal far south and the Cross–Niger transition forests in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Imo and

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rivers which flow along Akwa Ibom's eastern and western borders respectively while the Kwa Ibo River bisects the state before flowing into the Bight of Bonny. In the southeast corner of the state is the '' Stubb Creek Forest Reserve'', a heavily threatened wildlife reserve that contains declining

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, putty-nosed monkey, red-capped mangabey, and Sclater's guenon populations along with potentially extirpated populations of

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and Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee. Offshore, the state is also biodiverse as there are large fish populations alongside various cetacean species, including

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s, pantropical spotted dolphins,

humpback whale The humpback whale (''Megaptera novaeangliae'') is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae) and is the monotypic taxon, only species in the genus ''Megaptera''. Adults range in length from and weigh u ...

s, and

killer whale The orca (''Orcinus orca''), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. The only extant species in the genus '' Orcinus'', it is recognizable by its black-and-white-patterned body. A cosmopolit ...

s. Modern-day Akwa Ibom State has been inhabited by various ethnic groups for hundreds of years, primarily the closely related Ibibio, Annang, and Oron peoples in the

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, North-West, and Southern zones of the state, respectively. Economically, Akwa Ibom State is based around the production of

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and

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as highest oil-producing state in the country. Key minor industries involve agriculture as the state has substantial

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, yam, and plantain crops along with fishing and heliciculture. Despite its vast oil revenues, Akwa Ibom has the seventeenth highest

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in the country in large part due to years of systemic corruption.

Economy

Akwa Ibom State's economy is based on the production of

and

. It produces the most oil of any state in the country. It includes the following oil- producing Local Government Areas: Ibeno, Mbo, and Eastern Obolo. Key minor industries are based on agriculture; the state has substantial

, yam, and plantain crops, along with fishing and heliciculture. Despite its vast oil revenues, Akwa Ibom ranks as seventeenth among the states List of Nigerian states by Human Development Index#2019 in the

. Years of systemic

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have resulted in such revenues being diverted from improving infrastructure, education and welfare of the people.

Languages

"There are 20 languages spoken as first languages in Akwa Ibom State." However, comparing different sources show there are slightly over 20 languages. They are as follows (in alphabetical order) with the LGAs in which they are spoken: * Anaang - Abak, Essien Udim, Ikot Ekpene, Oruk-Anam, and Ukanafun LGAs * Ebughu - Mbo and Oron LGAs * Efai - Mbo LGA * Efik - Itu, Oron, Uruan LGAs * Ekit- Eket and Esit Eket LGAs * Enwang - Mbo LGA * Etebi - Esit Eket LGA * Ibibio - Etinan, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Itu, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit-Ubium, Onna, Uruan and Uyo LGAs. * Ibino (Ibọnọ) - Ibeno LGA * Ibuoro - Ikono and Itu LGAs * Idere - Itu LGA * Igbo - Ika LGA * Ika - Ika LGA * Iko - Eastern Obolo LGA * Ilue - Oron LGA * Itu Mbon Uso - Ikono and Itu LGAs * Iwerre - Ini LGA * Nkari - Ini and Ikono LGA * Obolo (Andoni) - Eastern Obolo and Ibeno LGAs * Okobo - Okobo LGA * Oro - Oron LGA * Uda - Mbo LGA One research however claims to "have identified just about 10 languages", claiming that some languages are dialects of others, though the criteria for classification as dialects is not clearly stated.

History

In the pre-colonial period, what is now Akwa Ibom State was divided into various city-states like the Ibom Kingdom and Akwa Akpa before they later became a

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in 1884 as a part of the Oil Rivers Protectorate. Prior to the

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colonization, no central government had existed among the people of what is now Akwa Ibom State. The various ethnic peoples were largely organized into

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communities, based on kinship and relations. Several Scottish missionaries went to

Calabar Calabar (also referred to as Callabar, Calabari, Calbari, Cali and Kalabar) is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language, as the Efik people dominate this area. The city is adjac ...

in 1848, and Ibono in 1887. The British government did not attempt to establish more control over the area until 1904. In that year, they organized the Enyong Division, encompassing the area of the current state of Akwa Ibom, with

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at Ikot Ekpene, a predominately Annang city. Noted Africanist Kaanan Nair, noted this city as the cultural and political

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of the Annang and

Ibibio people The Ibibio people ( ), also known as Ibom People or Ibom are a coastal people in southern Nigeria. They are mostly found in Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom, Cross River State, Cross River, and the Eastern part of Abia State. During the Colonial Nigeri ...

s. The greater Southeast was largely dominated by the majority

Igbo people The Igbo people ( , ; also spelled Ibo" and historically also ''Iboe'', ''Ebo'', ''Eboe'', / / ''Eboans'', ''Heebo''; natively ) are an ethnic group found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Their primary origin is fo ...

. The creation of Enyong Division encouraged collaboration among the numerous minority ethnic groups in the area. They created the Ibibio Welfare Union, later renamed Ibibio State Union. This social organization was first established as a local development and improvement forum for educated African persons and groups who in 1929 were still excluded from the colonial administration. It was dominated by British colonists and their appointees. In the early 1900s, the British actually gained formal control of the area before incorporating the protectorate (now renamed the Niger Coast Protectorate) into the

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which later merged into

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; after the merger, much of modern-day Akwa Ibom became a centre of anti-colonial resistance during the

Women's War The Women's War (Igbo language, Igbo: ''Ogu Umunwanyi''; Ibibio language, Ibibio: ''Ekong Iban'') were a period of unrest in colonial Nigeria in November 1929. The protests broke out when thousands of Igbo people, Igbo women from the Bende, Abia ...

and political activism through the Ibibio State Union. After independence in 1960, the area of now-Akwa Ibom was a part of the post-independence Eastern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the South-Eastern State. Less than two months afterwards, the Igbo-majority former Eastern Region attempted to secede as the state of

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; in the three-year long

Nigerian Civil War The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Biafran War, Nigeria-Biafra War, or Biafra War, was fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a Secession, secessionist state which had declared its independen ...

, now-Akwa Ibom was hard-fought over in the prelude to the Invasion of Port Harcourt while people from Akwa Ibom were persecuted by the

n forces as they were mainly non-Igbos. At the war's end and the reunification of Nigeria, the South-Eastern State was reformed until 1976 when it was renamed

. Eleven years later,

was divided on 23 September 1987, by the

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of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. This division resulted in the creation of the state of Akwa Ibom, Uyo was chosen as the state capital in order to encourage development in all regions of the state.

Climate

Akwa Ibom has a tropical

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climate Climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years. Some of the meteoro ...

(Classification: Am) and is 42.58

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(139.7 feet) above sea level. The city's average annual

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is -0.99% lower than Nigeria's averages at 28.47 °C (83.25 °F). 342.56

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(13.49 inches) of

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and 275

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y days (75.34% of the time) are typical annual totals for Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom region regularly has tropical monsoons. All year long, there are high temperatures and a lot of rain. The region of Akwa Ibom has an average yearly temperature of 60 degrees and 672 inches of precipitation. The average

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is 80% and the UV-index is 7. It is dry for 90 days of the year. The climate of Akwa Ibom is tropical with significant rainfall and a short dry season.

Government

Politics in Akwa Ibom State are dominated by the three main ethnic groups: the Ibibio, Annang, and Oro. Of these three, the Ibibio remain the majority and have held sway in the state since its creation.

Ministries, Departments and Agencies

The list of ministries in Akwa Ibom State include the following: * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sufficiency *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Account and Finance * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Works * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Environment * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Transport & Petroleum Resources *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Lands, Town Planning & Survey * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Information & Strategy * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Science & Technology *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Women Development and Social Development *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth & Sports *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Administration & Supplies *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Economic Development Labour and Manpower Planning *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Investment, Commerce and Industries * Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism *Akwa Ibom State Bureau of Political/Legislative Affairs and Water Resources *Akwa Ibom State Bureau of Rural Development & Cooperatives *Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Power and Petroleum Resources *Akwa Ibom state Ministry of Internal Security and Water ways

Local Government Areas

Akwa Ibom State consists of thirty-one (31)

. They include: Meridien Akwa Ibom park

* Abak * Eastern Obolo *

Eket Eket is one of the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The name ''Eket'' or Ekid also refers to the indigenous people of the region who are the Ibibio people of the southern part of Ibibioland and to their dialect which is E ...

* Esit-Eket * Essien Udim * Etim-Ekpo * Etinan * Ibeno * Ibesikpo-Asutan * Ibiono-Ibom * Ika * Ikono * Ikot Abasi * Ikot Ekpene * Ini * Itu * Mbo * Mkpat-Enin * Nsit-Atai * Nsit-Ibom * Nsit-Ubium * Obot-Akara *

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* Onna * Oron * Oruk Anam * Ukanafun * Udung-Uko * Uruan *

Urue-Offong/Oruko Urue-Offong/Oruko is located in the south east of Nigeria and is a Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State created in September 1991. Urue-Offong/Oruko is one of the five Oro language speaking Local Government Area bounded in the North West by ...

* Uyo

Demographics

Ethnic groups

The main ethnic groups of the state include: Ibibio, Anaang, Ekid and Oro.

Religion

The people of Akwa Ibom are predominantly Christians. 976,791 Catholics (2020) in the tw
dioceses of Uyo
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is Prince Asukwo Antai (2014).

Languages

Like their

Efik The Efik are an ethnic group located primarily in southern Nigeria, and western Cameroon. Within Nigeria, the Efik can be found in the present-day Cross River State and Akwa Ibom state. The Efik speak the Efik language which is a member of the ...

neighbors of

, people of Akwa Ibom speak various dialects of the

Ibibio-Efik languages Central Ibibio is the major dialect cluster of the Cross River language , Cross River branch of Benue–Congo languages, Benue–Congo. Efik dialect, Efik proper has national status in Nigeria and was erroneously made the literary standard of the ...

, which belong to the Benue–Congo language family, forming part of the Niger–Congo group of languages. The following table lists languages of Akwa Ibom State, and the local government areas in which they are spoken:

Education

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education is tasked with monitoring the education sector of the state. The current part of Akwa Ibom State that was within the former Calabar Kingdom, was the first site of Western education in Nigeria. The

Hope Waddell Training Institute The Hope Waddell Training Institution (HOWAD) is a school in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It founded by missionaries from the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1895. It is named after the Reverend Hope Masterton Waddell. Establ ...

was founded at Calabar in 1895, and the Methodist Boys' High School, Oron in 1905. Other top schools, such as the Catholic seminaries Holy Family College at Abak and Regina Coeli College in Essene, were also soon founded. Some educational institutes in the state today are: * Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Osurua * Akwa Ibom State University (Oruk Anam LGA and Mkpat Enin LGA) * Federal Polytechnic, Ukana * Foundation College of Technology Ikot Ekpene * Heritage Polytechnic,

* Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron * Obong University, Obong Ntak * Ritman University *

University of Uyo The University of Uyo is located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State. On 1 October 1991, the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a Federal Univer ...

, Uyo * Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi * Federal College of Education Ididep, Ibiono * School of Basic Studies, Abak * School of Nursing, Uyo,

, Oron, Ikot Ekpene, Etinan * Sure Polytechnic, Ukanafun * Topfaith University, Mkpatak * Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo *

Uyo City Polytechnic Uyo is the capital city, capital of Akwa Ibom state located in South South, Nigeria. It became the capital on September 23, 1987 when Akwa Ibom was created from the former Cross River State. According to the 2006 Nigerian Census, the population ...

Nduetong Oku

Transportation

Federal highways * A342 east from Aba (Abia State) via Uyo to Oron, * A4-1 east from A342 at Utu Ikot Ekpenyong to Cross River as the Ekot Ekpene-Calabar Rd. Other major highways include: * the Ikot Akan-Deyor Chara Rd across the

Imo River The Imo River (Igbo:Imo) is located in southeastern Nigeria and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. In Akwa Ibom State, the river is known as Imoh River, that is, Inyang Imoh, which translates to ''River of Wealth'' ( means ''river'' or ''ocean'', and ...

at Kalaoko to

, * the Nto Obo-Obon Ebot Rd west to

at Azumini, * the Umuahia Rd north from A342 at Ikot Ekpene to Abia. Airports: Victor Attah International Airport (2009) 24 km southeast of Uyo has services to Abuja and Lagos, and Eket Airstrip for domestic flights.

Notable people

* Senator

Godswill Akpabio Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio (; born 9 December 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 10th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He was first elected as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senat ...

, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, former Senate Minority Leader, Senate President (2023-) * Godwin Akpan Amaowoh a clergy, researcher and inventor * Obong Victor Attah, former governor of Akwa Ibom State * Hilda Baci, known for breaking the Guinness World Record for longest cooking marathon. * Nathaniel Bassey is a Nigerian gospel music minister and RCCG Pastor from Uyo L.G.A, in Akwa Ibom state. * Moses Bliss, is a Nigerian gospel singer, worship leader and songwriter. *

Bnxn Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as Bnxn (pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Early life Daniel Etiese Benson was born in Lagos. He hails from Ak ...

, Daniel Etiese Benson (born 14 May 1997), known professionally as

(pronounced as Benson) and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer. * Effiong Dickson Bob *

Ini Edo Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit ...

, Nollywood Actress * Inibehe Effiong, a

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activist Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived common good. Forms of activism range from mandate build ...

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, and litigation lawyer. * Obong Ufot Ekaette, secretary to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo * Dominic Ekandem first cardinal in English-speaking West Africa. First Nigerian Cardinal to qualify as a candidate to the papacy. * Senator (Engr.) Chris Ekpenyong Former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State in the Victor Attah administration and former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly. * Engr. Patrick Ekpotu, former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State * Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State * Senator Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant (Niger-Delta) to President

Muhammadu Buhari Muhammadu Buhari (born 17 December 1942) is a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. A retired Nigerian army major general, he was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 Augu ...

* Vincent Enyeama, professional footballer (Goalie) and former Super Eagle captain * Mark Essien, entrepreneur and founder of Hotels.ng * Christy Essien-Igbokwe, a musician and actress* Chief Donald Etiebet, former Minister of Petroleum * Nse Ikpe-Etim, Nollywood actress * Eve Esin, Nollywood actress * Etim Inyang, former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force (I.G.P) 1985 to 1986 * Emmanuel Iren founder of Celebration Church International * Obong Akpan Isemin, elected governor of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria from January 1992 to November 1993 during the Nigerian Third Republic * Clement Isong, second governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; first civilian governor of the former

* Emem Isong, multi-award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Royal Arts Academy * David Obongekong David, is a Nigerian researcher, educator * Young Jonn, John Saviours Udomboso known professionally as young Jonn is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. * Rt. Hon.

Onofiok Luke Onofiok Akpan Luke (born 16 March 1978) is a lawyer and legislator in the Nigerian House of Representatives. Personal life and education Luke graduated in 2005 from the University of Uyo, Nigeria with an LL.B. In 2009, he underwent further ...

, the 11th Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and the Pioneer Speaker of the Nigeria Youth Parliament * Group Capt. Idongesit Nkanga, former military governor of Akwa Ibom State * Samuel Peter, world heavyweight boxing champion * William Troost-Ekong, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League Greece club

PAOK PAOK (, Πανθεσσαλονίκειος Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κωνσταντινοπολιτών, ''Panthessalonikeios Athlitikós Ómilos Constantinopoliton'', ''Pan-Thessalonian Athletic Club of Constantinopolitans''), commonly ...

* Egbert Udo Udoma, from Ikot Abasi, former chief justice of Uganda * Ime Bishop Umoh, Nollywood actor * Professor Okon Uya was briefly chairman of the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (NECON), appointed by President

Ibrahim Babangida Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born 17 August 1941) is a Nigerian statesman and military dictator who ruled as military president of Nigeria from 1985 when he orchestrated a coup d'état against his military and political arch-rival Muhammadu ...

after the presidential elections of 12 June 1993 had been annulled and his predecessor Humphrey Nwosu dismissed.

Politics

The State government is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with the state House of Assembly. The capital city of the state is Uyo.

Electoral system

The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two-thirds of the State local government Areas. If no candidate passes the threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a plurality of votes in the highest number of local government Areas.

Notable places

Four points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene. It's a hotel located at the heart of Ikot Ekpene town. Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a terrace, and a restaurant in Ikot Ekpene, with free WiFi access as well. Akwa Ibom state has one of Nigerians international stadiums situated in Uyo which was named after the former Governor

. The stadium has hosted both local and international matches of the Nigeria football team.

References

External links

akwaibomstate.gov.ng: Official website of the Akwa Ibom State Government
* Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, Moses Bliss and Jimmy D Psalmist also made the list of 2022 Owwre.co
Top 10 Nigerian Gospel Music Artists from Akwa Ibom State
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Economy

Languages

History

Climate

Government

Ministries, Departments and Agencies

Local Government Areas

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Religion

Languages

Education

Transportation

Notable people

Politics

Electoral system

Notable places

See also

References

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