Cross River State
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| Cross River State State nickname: The People's Paradise |
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| Governor (List) |
Liyel Imoke (PDP) | |
| Date Created | 27 May 1967 | |
| Capital | Calabar | |
| Area | 20,156 km² Ranked 19th |
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| Population 1991 Census 2005 estimate |
Ranked 28th 1,865,604 3,104,446 |
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| ISO 3166-2 | NG-CR | |
Cross River State is a coastal state in southeastern Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is at Calabar, and it is named for the Cross River, which passes through the state. Ejagham and Efik are major languages of this state.
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[edit] History
The state was created in 1967 from part of the former Eastern Region, and was known as the 'South-Eastern State until 1976 when it adopted its present name. The state originally included what is now Akwa Ibom State.
Its governor since May 2007 is Liyel Imoke.
[edit] Demographics
The state is ethnically diverse, including Efiks, Bekwara, and Ejagham inhabitants. The state has experienced tensions between ethnic groups as well as border clashes with other states, particularly Akwa Ibom. Most of the inhabitants of Cross River are Christian.
[edit] Administrative divisions
Cross River State is divided into 18 Local Government Areas. They are:
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[edit] Festivals
In line with the objectives of the former Governor of the state Mr. Donald Duke to mix business with pleasure. These festivals brings in tourist from far and wide into the state to recreat and enjoy themselves and also do business in the state. These festivals include The Cross River State Christmas Festival promises to be an event that will rival any festival events in Africa, with over 30 days of endless fun, carnival, games, cultural display, art exhibition, pageant and music performance, this year Christmas event and Carnival promises to be the best. The official website http://www.crossriverfestival.com:-
- The Cross River State Christmas Festival - 1 December to 31 December yearly The official website http://www.crossriverfestival.com
- The Cross River State Carnival Float - 26 December yearly The official website http://www.crossriverfestival.com and http://www.calabarcarnival.com
- The Ugep Leboku Yam festival - 28 August yearly
- The Calabar Boat Regata The official website http://www.crossriverfestival.com
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