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Anambra State

Anambra State is a state of south-eastern Nigeria, created in 1976 and named after the Anambra River, with its capital at Awka and its largest commercial centre at Onitsha. Its population is overwhelmingly Igbo. The state includes Nri, the seat of the ancient priestly kingship, and the archaeological site of Igbo-Ukwu, known for its 9th- and 10th-century bronzes.

Anambra State
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Kingdom of Nri

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Anambra State. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/anambra-state
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