North East (Nigeria)

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North East
The North East is the one of the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria representing both a geographic and political region of the country's northeast. It comprises six states – Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe.
Country Nigeria
States
Largest cityMaiduguri
Major cities
UTC+1 (WAT
)
Major languages

The North East (often hyphenated to the North-East) is the one of the six

Yobe
.

Geographically, the North East is the largest geopolitical zone in the nation, covering nearly one-third of Nigeria's total area. In terms of the environment, the zone is primarily divided between the

Sahelian savanna and the tropical West Sudanian savanna ecoregions
.

The region has a population of about 26 million people, around 12% of the total population of the country.

Bama
.

It is known for its livestock and the growth of crops which contribute greatly to the economy of the country. The region is not as densely populated as compared to the southern region of the country.

References

Latest News and updates from North East Nigeria at NortheastReporters.com