South East
Ebonyi State
Capital: Abakaliki · Created 1996 · ≈3.3 million · Area 5,670 km²
Population
≈3.3 million
Size
5,670 km²
Capital
Abakaliki
Year created
1996
Geopolitical zone
South East
Languages
Igbo · English
Ethnic groups
- Igbo (Izzi, Ezza, Ikwo, Mgbo, Afikpo)
Natural resources
- Limestone
- Lead-zinc
- Salt
- Rice (a leading producer)
Signature foods
- Abacha
- Afia efere (white soup)
- Ora soup
- Ohagi (dried plantain)
Notable people
- Sam Egwu (former governor)
- Martin Elechi (former governor)
- David Umahi (former governor, current minister)
Culture, values & festivals
- Iri Ji (New Yam Festival)
- Ikeji masquerade
- Rice-farming communities and cooperative markets
- Abakaliki rice is a national brand
Top places to visit in Ebonyi
- 1
Abakaliki Green Lake
Salt-rich lake with unique green colour.
- 2
Unwana Beach
Sandy beach on the Cross River in Afikpo.
- 3
Amanchor Cave, Ohaozara
Historic hideout during the Biafran war.
- 4
Sacred Lake at Ndibe
Community-preserved sacred lake with fish and crocodiles.
About the South East
Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo. Igbo heartland, trading powerhouse, coal region.