geopolitical zone of Nigeria
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WARNING: There is a significant threat of terrorism in North East Nigeria; the extremist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP are based in this area. The US State Department and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against travel to this area. In addition to precautions for COVID-19, they recommend practising special health precautions because of the risk of contracting Malaria. |
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(Information last updated 10 Jan 2022) |
North East Nigeria is a region of Nigeria that occupies slightly less than one-third of Nigeria's total area and had a projected population for 2011 of 23.6 million, or 13.5% of the country's population. The Fulani are well spread across the region. The Kanuri make up the majority in Borno and Yobe states. The Jukun peoples make up the majority in Taraba state and are also spread across neighbouring states. There are over 100 ethnic groups in the region.
Regions Edit
North East consists of the following states:
Cities Edit
Other destinations Edit
- 1 Gashaka Gumti National Park — Nigeria's largest national park
- 2 Kashimbila Game Reserve
- 3 Sukur — A UNESCO World Heritage site, Sukur Cultural Landscape includes a palace complex and village, material culture, and natural terraced fields
- 4 Chad Basin National Park
Understand Edit
The Mambilla Plateau encompasses large parts of Taraba State, with an average elevation of 1,600 metres it offers dramatic landscapes with spectacular views.
Get in Edit
Get around Edit
See Edit
- The Sukur Cultural Landscape, near the border to Cameroon is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Do Edit
Eat Edit
- Kunun gyada, a groundnut based porridge.
- Mordam, a millet gruel taken with yoghurt.
Drink Edit
- Sharwa Milk, a drink from Borno made with white rice.
- Kunun Aya, a juice made from tiger nuts.
- Sobo, a beverage made with hibiscus flowers.