Delta State, Administrative division in southern Nigeria
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.
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.
The region encompasses multiple ethnic groups including Isoko, Urhobo, Ijaw, and Itsekiri communities, each maintaining distinct traditional practices and languages.
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.
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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