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There are several languages spoken in Akwa Ibom State in addition to English, namely Annang, Eket, Ibeno, Ibibio, Oron which are the major languages.

Akwa Ibom State has 31 local government areas, listed in alphabetical order below:

Akwa Ibom State has two sea ports on the Atlantic Ocean. There are also construction plans underway for the world class seaport of Ibaka.

The state's main industry is agriculture despite the fact that it is rich in minerals. The mineral resources include crude oil, natural gas, gold, salt, silver nitrate, glass sand,clay, silicon, kaolin and limestone.

In addition to crops like cassava, rice, maize, yam, cocoa yam, water yam, melon; and vegetables, the main industrial crop of Akwa Ibom State is the oil palm tree. The palm oil is refined into candles, detergents, glycerine, margarine, soap, vegetable oil.

Akwa Ibom State has many scenic landscapes and long sandy coasts, as well as a wealth of wildlife and culture.

Tourist attractions include:

• Beaches in Eket, Ikot Abasi, Nwaniba and Oron
• Ibom Plaza
• Presbyterian Church built by Mary Slessor in Itu in 1905
• Uyo Cenotaph
• Uyo National Museum