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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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From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

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 • Dec. 29, 2024

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 • Dec. 14, 2023

This is what happened to Iquo Edet Eyo, a 69-year-old woman from Cross River State in Nigeria.

From Scientific American • May 31, 2023

Similar beliefs are held by the natives of the Cross River valley within the provinces of the Cameroons.

From The Golden Bough by Frazer, James George, Sir

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