Akwa Ibom

/ (ˈækwə ˈiːbɒm) /

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noun

a state of Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Uyo. Pop: 3 920 208 (2006). Area: 7081 sq km (2734 sq miles)

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How to use Akwa Ibom in a sentence

Over these were two greater chiefs, Bell (Mbeli) and Akwa, representing the principal families of the tribe.
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The struggles between the Bell (Mbeli) and Akwa families were also largely composed.
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Before this happened the “kings” of the chief trading stations—Akwa and Bell—were wealthy merchant princes.
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