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Nigeria > Bayelsa State
Bayelsa State
Capital |
Yenagoa |
Size of State |
21,110 Sq Km |
Year of creation |
1996 |
Slogan |
The Glory of All Lands |
Population |
1.2 Million |
Major ethnic groups |
Izon, Nembe, Ogbia, Epie, Atissa, Urhobo, Isoko |
Main towns |
Yenagoa, Sagbama, Obi, Kauama, Oloibiri, Ogbla, Oporama, Koluama, Brass, Opokuma. |
Resources |
Is one of the Major Oil producing states in Nigeria. |
Points of Interest
Outstanding feature
Tourist attraction |
It is pertinent to mention that 85% of the whole state is on water. the following are some of the big rivers that are predominant:
River Niger, River Nun, Batholomew River, Penington River, River Dodo, Middleton River, Santa Babara River, Brass River, St Nicholas River |
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