Cross River State

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cross-river-state

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is the Cross River State?South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordering Cameroon
2. What is the capital of the Cross River State?Calabar
3. How big is the Cross River State?19,194 square kilometers
4. What is the population (2016 est.)?Over 3.8 million
5. What is the key historical event?Capital of the Oil Rivers Protectorate (1884)
6. What animals can you find in Cross River State?You can find special animals like the Cross River gorilla, the drill monkey, and the African forest elephant, many of which are rare and need protection.

Ecoregions: Distinct areas characterized by specific climate, geography, and biological communities.
Biodiversity Hotspots: Regions with exceptionally high concentrations of endemic species and significant ecological value.
Protectorate: A territory under the protection of another country, often with limited self-governance.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.