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
Enugu is predominantly Igbo, with a mix of other Nigerian ethnic groups. The city has a tropical