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Benues

Benues is not a single, universally recognized place or entity. The term is most commonly encountered in relation to Nigeria, where it is connected to the Benue River and to Benue State. In other contexts, it may appear as a fictional or speculative name for a region, country, or organization in literature or media.

Benue River: The Benue River is a major watercourse in central Nigeria. It flows through the country’s

Benue State: Benue State is one of Nigeria’s 36 states. It is located in the central part

Other uses: In fiction and other media, Benues may be used as the name of a fictional

central
region
and
eventually
joins
the
Niger
River
at
Lokoja.
The
river
supports
agriculture,
fishing,
and
transport
for
communities
along
its
banks
and
helps
define
the
drainage
basin
that
bears
its
name.
The
Benue
system
is
one
of
the
principal
river
networks
in
Nigeria
and
plays
a
significant
role
in
the
region’s
economy
and
settlement
patterns.
of
the
country
and
has
Makurdi
as
its
capital.
The
state
was
created
in
1976,
taking
its
name
from
the
Benue
River.
Major
ethnic
groups
include
the
Tiv,
Idoma,
and
Igede,
with
a
multilingual,
agricultural
economy
that
features
crops
such
as
yams,
cassava,
and
maize.
English
is
the
official
language,
while
local
languages
are
widely
spoken
in
communities.
region
or
entity.
In
such
cases,
details
vary
by
work.