Oyo State, State of southwestern Nigeria.
Description
Oyo State is a federal region in southwestern Nigeria covering roughly 28,454 square kilometers. The south contains tropical forests, while the north includes savanna plains and hills that rise to approximately 1,200 meters (around 3,900 feet).
History
The territory was part of a powerful kingdom from 1300 to 1896, before falling under British colonial rule. The current federal region was created in 1976 through the reorganization of the former western administrative unit.
Culture
The region carries the name of the old kingdom, and its influence remains visible in the language and customs of the people who live here. Artisans work with techniques passed down through generations, creating textiles, pottery, and carvings for everyday use.
Practical
The region contains 33 local administrative areas connected by a network of roads. The main route to Lagos passes through here, allowing travel between different parts of the country.
Did you know?
Two research institutes in the capital work on tropical agriculture and cocoa cultivation, influencing farming methods across the continent. The findings from these centers are used by farmers in many African countries.
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Surulere
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Oyo East
Ori Ire
Ona Ara
Orelope
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Irepo
Iseyin
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