Rivers State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Rivers State is located in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria, established on May 27, 1967. It shares borders with Imo, Anambra, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Delta states. Port Harcourt serves as its capital and a key commercial hub for Nigeria's oil industry.
Statistics
Area
11,077.00 km²
Population
7,000,924