Cross River State Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state in Nigeria
About Cross River State
Cross River State derives its name from the Cross River which passes through the state. Cross River State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The state was formed from the eastern part of the Eastern Region on 27 May 1967. The State is composed of several ethnic groups, which include the Efik, the Ejagham, Yakurr, Bahumono, Bette, Yala, Igede, Ukelle and the Bekwarra among others. There are four major languages spoken in the state: English, Efik, Bekwarra, and Ejagham. As an agricultural state, the Cross River State economy partially relies on crops, such as cocoyam, rubber, oil palm, yam, cocoa, cashews, and plantain crops along with fishing. Key minor industries involve tourism in and around the wildlife reserves along with the historic Ikom Monoliths site, Calaba
Cross River State Travel Guide Sections
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