Anambra State

Also known as Anambra

state in Nigeria

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Anambra State is a state located in Nigeria, situated in the southeastern region of the country. It is significant as a major economic and cultural hub in Nigeria, known for its commerce, trade activities, and contributions to the nation's economy.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Anambra State is referenced by 1,541 other articles, and connects out to state of Nigeria, Nigeria and Niger River.

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It sits within the topics Anambra State, States and territories established in 1991 and States in Igboland.

Its subject is documented across 65 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Instance of: state of Nigeria
Named after: Anambra River
Country: Nigeria
Located in: Nigeria
Contains: Oyi
Continent: Africa
Capital: Awka
Official language: English language
Population: 5527809
Area: 4844
Time zone: UTC+01:00
Shares border with: Delta State
Location: Nigeria
Official website: anambrastate.gov.ng
Image: Anambra.jpg

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category of associated people: Category:People from Anambra State
topic's main category: Category:Anambra State
Commons category: Anambra State
inception: 1976-02-03
replaces: East Central State
language used: Igbo
postal code: 420001
P12749: ceramic

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Encyclopedic overview

Anambra (Listen Igbo: Alaọha Anambra) is a state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria bordered by Delta to the west, Imo and Rivers to the south, Abia to the southeast, Enugu to the east and Kogi to the north. Awka is the state's capital while Onitsha is its most populous city.

The state name was inherited from the former Anambra State, a territory that consisted of the present-day Enugu State, Anambra State and parts of Ebonyi State. The old Anambra State was formed in 1976 from the former East Central State. The state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra is the anglicized form of Omambala. The State capital is Awka. The city of Onitsha, a historic port city from the pre-colonial era, remains an important centre of commerce within the state,while Nnewi is the second largest commercial and industrial city in the state.

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