| Capital: |
Asaba |
| Area: |
17,011
sq kilometres |
| polation: |
3,062,676
(1997 FOS est.) |
| Language: |
Igbo |
Location
Delta State shares common boundaries with Edo,
Ondo , Imo, Anambra and Bayelsa States. In the
south west and south it has approximately 122
kilometres of coastline bounded by the Bight of
Benin on the Atlantic ocean.
History
Delta State which
used to be a part Bendel State was created on
August 27, 1991 along with eight others by the
Federal Military Government.
Mineral
Resources
Delta State
supplies about 35% of Nigeria's crude oil and
some considerable amount of natural gas. There
are several industries in the state
participating primarily in the processing of raw
materials such as rubber and timber, such as the
African Timber and Plywood (AT&P) in Sapele,
Asaba Textile Mill, Ughelli Glass Factory, Delta
Boatyard, and the Delta Steel Company, Ovwian
Tourism
The state is
endowed with a rich cultural heritage. Various
kinds of festivals are held in the state. For
example the Agbasa Festival celebrated by the
Urhobo. Being a new state, there is a good
prospect in industrial and education sectors.
There are standard hotels in the state such as
the Palm Royal Hotel in Warri and the River
Motel, Abraka. .
Links
Delta
State Govt. Website
Itsekiri
Survival Movement
