Cross River

British

noun

Former name (until 1976): South-Eastern State. a state of SE Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Calabar. Pop: 2 888 966 (2006). Area: 20 156 sq km (7782 sq miles)

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A month of celebrations in December draws many partygoers to Calabar, the capital of Cross River state and home to many Christian communities.

From BBC

Cross River State state sees the carnival - now Nigeria's biggest - as a way to draw visitors not just from across Nigeria - but also those from the diaspora.

From BBC

Some species, such as the Javan langur and the Cross River gorilla, are on the verge of disappearing due to the relentless impact of human activities.

From Salon

The Cross River Gorilla, meanwhile, remains a rare gem, with just 200-300 individuals clinging to the brink of extinction.

From Salon

Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, the Western Gorilla reigns supreme, with the Western Lowland Gorilla reigning in the vast lowland forests and the Cross River Gorilla fighting for survival on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.

From Salon

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