South East Nigeria (Igboland) is a region of Nigeria. It is composed of the following states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.
Cities
edit- 6 Awka — the state capital
- 7 Ihiala
- 8 Nnewi — a major industrial and commercial hub
- 9 Onitsha — a historic port city from the pre-colonial era that is the state's largest city, and is home to the largest market in Africa
Other destinations
editUnderstand
editThe dominant languages of the region are Igbo and English.
Climate
editSouth East has hot and warm seasons. The wet season is warm and the hot season partly cloudy.
Agriculture and industry
editIn the South East of Nigeria, there are lot of common crops, including yams, cocoyams, cassava, maize, melon, vegetables and palm oil and kernels. Indigenous crafts are also produced in the region.
Talk
editAlthough most people in the southeast speak English, it is best to learn a few words and phrases in Igbo, the dominant language here.
Get in
editGet around
editBy car
editSouth East Nigeria has a well-developed road system that makes travel easy by car. Vehicles can be hired at any one of the cities.
See
editDo
editEat
editYams are the cultural food of the Igbos, the people of eastern Nigeria.
Drink
editStay safe
editThis region is the safest in Nigeria, contributing the lowest percentage of fatalities in the country.
Connect
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