Cross River (Nigeria)
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Cross River is the main river in southeastern Nigeria and gives its name to Cross River State. It originates in Cameroon, where it takes the name of the Manyu River. Although not long by African stand
Cross River near the town of Mamfe, Cameroon
Dancers in Cross river state attire
Calabar
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Calabar is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language, as the Efik people dominate this area. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great
Cross River (Nigeria)
…its confluence with the Calabar River, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) wide and 50 kilometres (31 mi) long between the cities of Oron on the west bank and Calabar, on the east bank, more than 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the open sea. The delta empties into a broad estuary which it shares with a few smaller rivers…
Giant Hand Sculptures near National Museum, Calabar.
Duke Town Church, Calabar, late 19th century
Site of Slave Market, Itu, Calabar, late 19th century
Margaret Ekpo International Airport