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'''Edo State''' is an inland state in central southern [[Nigeria]]. Its capital is [[Benin City]]. It was formed in [[1991]] by the split of [[Bendel State]] into Edo and [[Delta State]]. Languages spoken in the state include [[Edo]] and [[Igbo language|Igbo]]. |
'''Edo State''' is an inland state in central southern [[Nigeria]]. Its capital is [[Benin City]]. It was formed in [[1991]] by the split of [[Bendel State]] into Edo and [[Delta State]]. Languages spoken in the state include [[Edo]] and [[Igbo language|Igbo]]. |
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Edo state is home to several ethnicities, among them the [[Otuo]], [[Bini]], [[Esan]] and [[Afemai]]. The state is renowned for its proficiency in sports and athletics and a culture of intellectual edification and scholastic excellence. The [[University of Benin]], one of Nigeria's prominent Universities is located in Edo State, as are other institutions of higher learning. |
Edo state is home to several ethnicities, among them the [[Otuo]], [[Bini]], [[Esan]], [[Akoko]], [[Igarra]], [[Ora]] and [[Afemai]]. The state is renowned for its proficiency in sports and athletics and a culture of intellectual edification and scholastic excellence. The [[University of Benin]], one of Nigeria's prominent Universities is located in Edo State, as are other institutions of higher learning. |
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Tourist attractions, which span the expanse of the state, are exemplified by the [[Emotan]] statue in [[Benin city]] and the [[Somorika]] hills in [[Akoko Edo]]. Somorika hills consist of an extended expanse of hills crowned by massive boulders perched precariously on the summits of hills and alongside seemingly inadequate locations on the sides. Indeed the hills form a breathtaking accompaniment to any journey on the road that run alongside them and are particularly enchanting to children. |
Tourist attractions, which span the expanse of the state, are exemplified by the [[Emotan]] statue in [[Benin city]] and the [[Somorika]] hills in [[Akoko Edo]]. Somorika hills consist of an extended expanse of hills crowned by massive boulders perched precariously on the summits of hills and alongside seemingly inadequate locations on the sides. Indeed the hills form a breathtaking accompaniment to any journey on the road that run alongside them and are particularly enchanting to children. |
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Revision as of 16:28, 15 December 2006
| Edo State State nickname: Heart Beat of Nigeria | ||
| Location | ||
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| Statistics | ||
| Governor (List) |
Lucky Igbinedion (PDP) | |
| Date Created | 27 August 1991 | |
| Capital | Benin City | |
| Area | 17,802 km² Ranked 22nd | |
| Population 1991 Census 2005 estimate |
Ranked 27th 2,159,848 3,497,502 | |
| ISO 3166-2 | NG-ED | |
Edo State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. Its capital is Benin City. It was formed in 1991 by the split of Bendel State into Edo and Delta State. Languages spoken in the state include Edo and Igbo.
Edo state is home to several ethnicities, among them the Otuo, Bini, Esan, Akoko, Igarra, Ora and Afemai. The state is renowned for its proficiency in sports and athletics and a culture of intellectual edification and scholastic excellence. The University of Benin, one of Nigeria's prominent Universities is located in Edo State, as are other institutions of higher learning.
Tourist attractions, which span the expanse of the state, are exemplified by the Emotan statue in Benin city and the Somorika hills in Akoko Edo. Somorika hills consist of an extended expanse of hills crowned by massive boulders perched precariously on the summits of hills and alongside seemingly inadequate locations on the sides. Indeed the hills form a breathtaking accompaniment to any journey on the road that run alongside them and are particularly enchanting to children.
Administrative Divisions
- Akoko-Edo
- Egor
- Esan-North-East
- Esan-Central
- Esan-South-East
- Esan-West
- Etsako-Central
- Etsako-East
- Etsako-West
- Iguegben
- Ikpoba-Okha
- Oredo
- Ohionmwon
- Ovia-North-East
- Ovia-South-West
- Owan-East
- Owan-West
- Uhunmwonde
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