Cross River State

Description:

Cross River State is situated in the south eastern part of Nigeria, and is part of the Nigerian Niger Delta.

The capital of Cross River State is Calabar. Cross River State and its neighbouring State, Akwa Ibom, were formerly part of the old Calabar Kingdom. The main tribes in Cross River State are Bekwara, Efik and Ejagham and the major languages spoken in the State are Ejagham and Efik. Majority of the people of Cross River State are Christians.

 

Farming is the mainstay of Cross River State and the crops grown in the State include cassava, yams, rice, plantain, banana, cocoyam, maize, cocoa, rubber, groundnut and palm produce.

 

Cross River States has 18 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

 

1. Abi
2. Akamkpa
3. Akpabuyo
4. Bakassi
5. Bekwarra
6. Biase
7. Boki
8. Calabar-Municipal
9. Calabar-South
10. Etung
11. Ikom
12. Obanliku
13. Obubra
14. Obudu
15. Odukpani
16. Ogoja
17. Yakur
18. Yala

 

Cross River State is rich in tourism and is perhaps best known for the famous Obudu Cattle Ranch and Mountain resort, other tourist attractions and events include:

• Afi Rainforest
• Agbokim and Kwa Waterfalls
• Calabar Boat Regata
• Calabar Carnival
• Calabar Marina
• Calabar Residency Museum
• Calabar Slave Park
• Cross River State Christmas Festival
• Tinapa Business Resort