Cross River State
“The People's Paradise”
Key Information
Capital City
Calabar
Governor
Bassey Otu
Deputy Governor
Peter Odey
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
South South
Area
20,156 km²
Estimated Population
~4 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Cross River State
Cross River State, nicknamed 'The People's Paradise,' is located in the South South geopolitical zone. Its capital, Calabar, is known as 'Canaan City' and is one of the cleanest cities in Nigeria. The state is home to Nigeria's largest remaining tropical rainforest and the famous Cross River National Park. Cross River hosts the Calabar Carnival every December — billed as Africa's biggest street party — and is celebrated for its tourism potential, diverse culture, and warm people.
Local Government Areas (18)
Other South South States
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