Ekiti State is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the northeast by Kogi State, to the south and southeast by Ondo State, and to the west by Osun State.
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14 Facts About Ekiti State
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One of the smallest states of Nigeria, Ekiti is the 31st largest in area and 30th most populous with an estimated population of nearly 3.
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In March 2022, Ekiti State became the first state in Nigeria to adopt a state tree as one of its official symbols.
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On World Forest Day 2022, Governor Kayode Fayemi announced that Obeche had been chosen as Ekiti State Tree owing to its local prominence and environmental, economic and cultural significance.
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Economically, Ekiti State is partially based around agriculture, mainly of yams, rice, cocoa, and cassava crops.
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Ekiti State has the joint-thirteenth highest Human Development Index in the country and is considered the heart of the homeland of the Ekiti State people.
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Second school of thought on Ekiti State origin is more likely and grounded in actual history.
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The early Ekiti State country is divided into 16 districts, each with its own Owa or King of which four are supreme, viz.
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Ekiti State is mainly an upland zone, rising over 250 meters above sea level.
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The State is dotted with rugged hills, notable ones being Ikere-Ekiti Hills in the south, Efon-Alaiye Hills on the western boundary and Ado-Ekiti Hills in the centre.
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The homogeneous nature of Ekiti confers on the state some uniqueness among the states of the federation.
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Dominant religions in Ekiti State are Islam and Christianity although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practiced.
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Notable secondary schools in Ekiti State include but not limited to Christ's School, Ado Ekiti, Petoa City College, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti Anglican Diocesan High School, Ado-Ekiti and Notre Dame College, Usi-Ekiti.
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Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti that was established in 2009 which has its main campus in the capital city of Ekiti State, is one of the leading private universities in Nigeria.
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