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Calabar

Imagine a super clean city in Nigeria where rivers meet the sea, full of fun and friendly people!

Images

Palm farm, Calabar

Palm farm, Calabar

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Calabar Serpent
Man Climbing Palm, Calabar, Nigeria, ca. 1900-1920 (IMP-CSWC47-LS9-38)
Calabar, C of S Stations, ca. 1900-1910 (IMP-CSWC47-LS9-62)
Boeing 737-2F9 5N-AND Nigeria Aws Calabar 08.11.81
Bread Fruit Tree Ikorofiong, Calabar, Nigeria, ca. 1900-1910 (IMP-CSWC47-LS9-49)
Ma Eme, Calabar (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS2-022)
'Itu Original Church, Calabar', late 19th century (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS2-040)
Ikom monolith, Calabar Museum
Akaniobio Church, Old Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, ca. 1900-1910 (IMP-CSWC47-LS9-60)
Margaret Ekpo International Airport Domestics arrival wing, Calabar, Cross River state
Calabar Serpent2

Key Facts

Location
Nigeria.
Capital
Calabar is the capital of Cross River State.
Population
Over 371,000 people live in Calabar.
Area
It covers about 157 square miles.
Languages
Efik is one of the main languages spoken.
Fun Fact
Calabar was once called the cleanest city in Nigeria!

Where the Rivers Play!

Calabar is a special city in Nigeria, a country in Africa. It's right where two big rivers, the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers, flow into the sea! It's also near the creeks of the Cross River, which is like a watery maze. The weather is usually warm and sunny, perfect for playing outside. It's a place where water is everywhere, making it feel like a big adventure!

A City That Sparkles!

Long ago, Calabar was called Akwa Akpa by the Efik people who live there. Now, it's known as one of the cleanest cities in Nigeria! It used to be called the tourism capital, which means lots of people visited to see its beauty. They worked hard to make it super tidy and friendly to nature. It's like having the tidiest classroom in the whole school!

What Do People Do?

People in Calabar love to share their culture and traditions. They speak languages like Efik. Many people work in jobs that help the city run, like keeping it clean or helping visitors. They also trade goods, which means they swap things they make or grow for other things they need. It's like a big, busy marketplace where everyone helps each other out.

Learning and Growing!

Calabar has schools where kids learn all sorts of exciting things, from reading and math to science and art. These schools help children grow up to be smart and capable. Learning is super important because it helps people understand the world and build a better future for their city. It's like unlocking new superpowers for your brain!

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