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PLATEAU STATE
U STATE
OF NIGERIA
BACKGROUND
Plateau is a state in north central Nigeria. It is the twelfth largest
state in Nigeria and its name is gotten from the Jos Plateau.
Plateau's capital is Jos, created on 3 February 1976, Plateau State is
celebrated as "The Home of Peace and Tourism" an image that has
been fractured in previous years by Christian-Muslim clashes but is
now recovering as socio-economic activities are now thriving as well
as growth in population of the state.
LGA: Plateau has 17 Local Government Areas (LGA), namely:
Barikin Ladi, Bassa, Bokkos, Jos East, Jos North, Jos South,
Kanam, Kanke, Langtang North, Langtang South, Mangu,
Mikang, Pankshin, Qua'an Pan, Riyom, Shendam & Wase.
Ethnicity: The state has over forty ethno-linguistic groups. but
English is the official language.
Motto: The States' motto is "Home of Peace and Tourism”.
ECONOMY
Minerals Resources: Plateau state is the most important mining
area in Nigeria and is a major exporter of tin and columbite. Tin
mining activities began in 1902 under the British and continue to
the present day. Other natural mineral resources possessed by the
state include: Cassiterite, Barytes, Clay, Kaolin, Gemstone, Galena
quartz and Feldspar.
Tourist Attractions in the state include; Assop Falls, The Wildlife
Safari Park, The National Museum in Jos, Kurra Falls, Wase Rock,
The Kerang highlands, The Shere Hills, Pandam Game Reserve,
Kahwang Rock Formation, Jos Zoo, Riyom Rock, Miango Rest
House.
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