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Abia

Abia State is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It was created on 27 August 1991 from part of Imo State and is named after the Abia River. The state's capital is Umuahia, while its largest commercial city is Aba, a major center for manufacturing and trade.

It is predominantly inhabited by Igbo people, and the Igbo language is widely spoken alongside English. The

Economically, Abia relies on manufacturing in Aba—textiles, leather goods and other crafts—complemented by agriculture in rural

Notable places include Arochukwu in the eastern part of the state, famous for its ancient caves and

Abia operates a state government under a democratic framework, with a governor and a unicameral house of

population
is
mainly
Christian,
with
traditional
beliefs
and
other
faiths
represented.
The
state
is
known
for
its
cultural
festivals
and
a
rich
Igbo
heritage.
areas,
including
yam,
cassava,
palm
produce
and
livestock.
The
Ariaria
International
Market
in
Aba
is
one
of
the
largest
markets
in
West
Africa
and
a
key
economic
hub.
the
historic
slave
route;
Umuahia,
the
capital;
and
various
nature
and
cultural
sites.
The
state
also
hosts
several
higher
education
institutions
such
as
Abia
State
University,
Uturu,
and
Michael
Okpara
University
of
Agriculture,
Umudike.
assembly.
It
participates
in
the
Nigerian
federation
with
representation
at
the
federal
level
and
a
variety
of
local
government
areas
across
its
territory.