South East
Anambra State
Capital: Awka · Created 1991 · ≈5.9 million · Area 4,844 km²
Population
≈5.9 million
Size
4,844 km²
Capital
Awka
Year created
1991
Geopolitical zone
South East
Languages
Igbo · English
Ethnic groups
- Igbo (Anam, Aguleri, Nnewi, Onitsha)
Natural resources
- Natural gas
- Crude oil (Aguleri)
- Clay
- Kaolin
- Iron ore
- Limestone
Signature foods
- Ofe akwu
- Nsala soup (white soup)
- Abacha (African salad)
- Ugba (oil bean salad)
- Nkwobi
Notable people
- Chinua Achebe (writer)
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (writer)
- Peter Obi (politician, businessman)
- Genevieve Nnaji (actress)
- Chukwuemeka Ojukwu (Biafran leader)
Culture, values & festivals
- New Yam Festival (Iri Ji)
- Ofala Festival (Onitsha)
- Mmanwu masquerade tradition
- Onitsha Market — one of Africa's largest markets
- Nnewi — 'Japan of Africa' auto-parts manufacturing hub
Top places to visit in Anambra
- 1
Ogbunike Caves
UNESCO tentative list — sacred cave system with an annual festival.
- 2
Agulu Lake
Freshwater lake with sacred crocodile population.
- 3
Odinani Museum, Nri
Ancient Igbo priesthood cradle — 8th-century Nri civilisation.
- 4
Rojenny Tourist Village, Oba
Zoo, sports arena, cultural festivals.
About the South East
Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo. Igbo heartland, trading powerhouse, coal region.