#viral | Nigeria's Anambra: 'Light of Nation' Illuminated by Centuries of Civilization

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#viral | Nigeria's Anambra: 'Light of Nation' Illuminated by Centuries of Civilization

Some interesting facts about the state:

🟠Anambra State has been the site of numerous civilizations since at least the 9th century AD, including the ancient Kingdom of Nri;

🟠Though one of the smallest states, Anambra ranks among the wealthiest in Nigeria in terms of GDP;

🟠Renowned as Nigeria's "Japan," it is a hub for industrial and auto parts manufacturing;

🟠The Ogbunike Caves, a UNESCO-designated spiritual site, lie in a picturesque valley. Known for their mystical aura and network of secret tunnels, they are accessed via a 317-step walkway built by the Anambra State Government in the mid-1990s;

🟠Anambra has given the world literary giants such as Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Adichie, Kenneth Dike, a pioneering African historian, and other famous personalities.

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