Delta State, Administrative division in southern Nigeria
Description
Delta State is an administrative division in southern Nigeria stretching between the Bight of Benin coastline and the Niger River. The territory combines mangrove swamps, river deltas and lowland forests across its expanse.
History
The region was carved from the former Bendel State in 1991 and established as a separate administrative unit. Asaba along the Niger River was chosen as the capital and has served as the seat of government since.
Culture
The region encompasses multiple ethnic groups including Isoko, Urhobo, Ijaw, and Itsekiri communities, each maintaining distinct traditional practices and languages.
Practical
The region is divided into 25 local government areas that spread from the coast to the river banks in the north. Asaba in the northeastern part serves as the administrative center and sits on the western bank of the Niger.
Did you know?
The region plays a major role in the country's petroleum extraction and hosts species like dwarf crocodiles and grey parrots in its waters and forests. The river delta provides habitat for African manatees that linger in the calmer waterways.
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