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Capital
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Yenagoa
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Size of State
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21,110 Sq Km
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Year of creation
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1996
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Slogan
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The Glory of All Lands
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Population
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1.2 Million
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Major ethnic groups
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Izon, Nembe, Ogbia, Epie, Atissa, Urhobo, Isoko
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Main towns
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Yenagoa, Sagbama, Obi, Kauama, Oloibiri, Ogbla, Oporama, Koluama, Brass, Opokuma.
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Resources
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Is one of the Major Oil producing states in Nigeria.
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Points of Interest Outstanding feature Tourist attraction
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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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Website
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