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CROSS RIVER STATE
BACKGROUND
Cross River State is in the South-south geo-political zone of
ECONOMY
The Economic boost in the Cross Rivers State are
Nigeria, named after the Cross River, It was established on May Agriculture: Cross River produces Palm oil, Cocoa, Rice and
27,1967 and Its capital is Calabar.
LGA: Cross Rivers has a total of 18 Local Government Areas
(LGA), namely: Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra,
Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom,
Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakuur,Yala.
Ethnicity: The State is composed of several ethnic groups, which
include the Efik, Ejagham, Yakurr, Bette, Yala, Igede, Ukelle and
Bekwarra. English however is the official language of the State.
Motto: Cross-river State's motto is "The People's Paradise"
Tourisim: The Cross River State Christmas Festival is the biggest
festival in Nigeria. Tinapa Business Resort is also a notable
attraction.
Cassava.
Tourisim is a huge contributor to cross Rivers economy. Aside
the Cross River State Christmas Festival which attracts both
indigenes and foreigners, Other tourist attraction include;
Obanliku, Rain forests of Afi, Waterfalls of Agbokim, ox-bow
Calabar River, Tinapa Business Resort, Calabar Marina, Calabar
Residency Museum, Cross River National Park, Calabar Carnival,
Cross River National Park, Agbokim waterfalls...
Mineral Resources include; Barite, Lead/Zinc, Lignite,
Limestone, Manganese, Oil/Gas, Salt & Uranium.
Destination
Cross River
The Nation's Paradise
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