Cross River is a state in South South Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is Calabar, and its name is derived from the Cross River, which passes through the state. English, French, Bekwarra, Ejagham and Efik are major languages of this state.
The slogan of Cross River State is The People’s Paradise.
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The Historical Facts about Cross River
Originally created in 1967 as South-Eastern State, it was named Cross River State in 1976 after the River Cross (Oyono River), which rises from the Cameroun Mountains and empties itself into the Atlantic Ocean.
It is bounded to the East by Cameroun Republic, to the South by Akwa-Ibom and the Atlantic Ocean, to the West by Abia and Ebonyi States and to the North by Benue State.
It is the 19th largest state in terms of size and 28th in terms of population in Nigeria.
Ejagham and Efik are the major spoken languages in the state.
The Efik language is widely spoken in Cross River State, and as far as Arochukwu in bordering Abia State.
The capital is Calabar, one of Nigeria’s clean and safe cities. It also has a major seaport.
There are 18 local governments Areas (Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr and Yala) in the state that make up 3 senatorial districts
Major cities are Calabar, Ugep, Ikom, Obudu and Ogoja.
Only one major (federal) road connects 10 local government areas from the popular Watt market in Calabar. They are, Calabar South, Calabar Municipal, Odukpani, Akamkpa, Biase, Yakurr, Obubra, Ikom, Yala and Ogoga. The road still goes on to Kastina-Ala in Benue State.
Cross River is the only state in Nigeria, which Governor (Ben Ayade) and Deputy Governor (Ivara Esu) are professors (egg-heads). Ayade hails from Obudu while Esu is from Biase.
The rarest animals and plants can be found in forests located in Boki local government.
With an average population density of about sixty-five persons per square kilometers, Cross River State is about the most sparsely settled state in Southern Nigeria.
Cross River State boasts of being the venue for the largest carnival in Africa.
Various annual festivals are, Cross River State Carnival (26-29 December) in Calabar, Yakurr Leboku Yam festival (28 August) in Ugep and the Calabar Boat Regatta.
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15 Historical Fact about Cross River State, Nigeria
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