Ogun State

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ogun-state

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1. How big is Ogun State?16,762 square kilometers (24th largest state)
2. What is the capital of Ogun State?Abeokuta
3. Where is Ogun State?Tropical Nigerian lowland forests, Guinean forest–savanna mosaic, Central African mangrove
4. What is the major ethnic groups?Yoruba (Awori, Egba, Ijebu, Yewa), Egun
5. What is the major rivers?Ogun River, Yewa River
6. What is Ogun State known for?Ogun State has many rivers, busy cities, and old traditions that make it special.

Ecoregion: A large area characterized by its climate, vegetation, and animal life.
Guinean Forest–Savanna Mosaic: A transitional ecological zone between dense forests and open grasslands.
Central African Mangrove: Coastal wetland ecosystems dominated by salt-tolerant trees, crucial for biodiversity.
Human Development Index (HDI): A measure of a country's or region's achievements in health, education, and standard of living.