Akwa Ibom State, Administrative division in southern Nigeria
Akwa Ibom State extends over 7,081 square kilometers of land between Cross River State and Rivers State, reaching the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
The Nigerian government established Akwa Ibom as an independent state on September 23, 1987, separating it from the former Cross River State territory.
The population comprises three main ethnic groups - Ibibio, Annang, and Oron - each maintaining distinct languages, traditions, and social structures.
The state capital Uyo connects to other major cities through a network of highways, while the Ibom International Airport provides regular flights to Lagos and Abuja.
The Stubb Creek Forest Reserve in the southeastern section contains numerous primate species and serves as a research center for tropical biodiversity.
Location: Nigeria
Inception: September 23, 1987
Capital city: Uyo
Website: https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/
Shares border with: Abia State, Cross River State, Rivers State
Website: https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 5.00000,7.83333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:38
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