Country in Focus: Nigeria
We decided to celebrate the city where we operate from by sharing a bit of its statistics with you. As a matter of fact, it is one of the best places to be in Nigeria especially for tourism, fun and creativity.
We are located within Cross River state. It is a state in South South Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is Calabar, and its name is derived from the Cross River (Oyono), which passes through the state.
English, French, Bekwarra, Ejagham and Efik are major languages of this state.
To the city: Calabar is a port city in southern Nigeria, near the Cameroon border. The capital of Cross River State, it sits on a hill near the Calabar River and the Cross River delta. British colonial architecture fills the city’s older sections, including Henshaw Town, Duke Town and the waterfront area.
Dating from the 19th century, Duke Town Cathedral is one of Nigeria’s oldest churches. The nearby cemetery offers river views.
There so many tourist attractions and sentiments to this beautiful city. To have a fill of it, just google and you will be amazed.
One of the yearly continent-turning events is the popular 'Calabar Carnival'.
Calabar Carnival festival in Nigeria, also tagged " Africa's Biggest Street Party", was created as part of the vision of making the Cross River State, Nigeria, the number one tourist destination for Nigerians and tourists all over the world.
And that is exactly where we are located. Awesome!