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South East Nigeria (Igboland) is a region of Nigeria. It is composed of the following states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.

Cities[edit]

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Map of South East Nigeria

Abia State

Anambra State

  • 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

Ebonyi State

Enugu State

Imo State

  • 16 Owerri — the entertainment capital of Nigeria because of its high density of hotels, high street casinos, and production studios
  • 17 Orlu — the commercial capital of Imo state

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Understand[edit]

Enugu

The dominant languages of the region are Igbo and English.

Talk[edit]

Although most people in the southeast speak English, it is best learning a few words and phrases in Igbo, the dominant language here.

Get in[edit]

Get around[edit]

By car[edit]

South East Nigeria has a well-developed road system that makes travel easy by car. Vehicles can be hired at any one of the cities.

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Eat[edit]

Yams are the cultural food of the Igbos, the people of eastern Nigeria.

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Stay safe[edit]

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