Capital

Benin City.

 Size of State

19,281.93 Sq Km.

 Year of creation

1991.

 Slogan

The Heartbeat of Nigeria.

 Population

2.2 Million.

 Major ethnic groups

Bini, Esan, Etsako, Akoko-Edo, Owan..

 Main towns

Agbor, Ubiaja, Uromi, Auchi, Ekpoma, Sabongida-Ora.

 Resources

Produces about 80% of country's Rubber and Crepe.
There are abundant natural resources in the State. Virtually all species of hardwood can be found in the State. High quality timber wood can be found in most of the Local Government Areas especially Oredo, Ovia North East, Ovia South West, Orhionmwon, Uhunmwode, Esan Central, Esan Central, Esan West etc. The State produces a significant proportion of the country's rubber and crepe. Other resources available in the State include Limestone, Marble, Lignite, Clay, Kaolin, Crude Oil, Gold, Granite etc.

 Points of Interest
 Outstanding feature
 Tourist attraction

Royal Palace at Benin, Benin Museum, Benin Moat, Emotan Statue, Somorika ills, Udo Tourist Centre, Benin is famous for its unique bronze, brass, ivory works of art.

 Website

  edostateofnigeria.gov.ng

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