Enugu

Enugu is the capital of Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria. It sits on a high plateau in the Udi Hills region and is part of the Igbo-speaking area. The name Enugu derives from the Igbo words enu and ugwu, meaning "on top of the hill." The city grew rapidly in the early 20th century as a coal mining town under British administration and developed into a major railway and administrative center. Its coal resources earned it the nickname Coal City.

Today, Enugu serves as an administrative, commercial, and educational hub for the state and the region. The local economy has diversified from coal mining to services, manufacturing, trade, and public administration. The city hosts several higher education institutions, including Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT). Akanu Ibiam International Airport serves Enugu, linking the city domestically and internationally.

Enugu is predominantly Igbo, with a mix of other Nigerian ethnic groups. The city has a tropical wet and dry climate, with a rainy season from roughly March to October and a dry season from November to February. The 2006 census recorded about 723,000 people in Enugu's urban area. Enugu State, created in 1991, has Enugu as its capital and a history as a political and cultural center in eastern Nigeria.