Rivers State also known simply as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region).[5] Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders Imo and Abia States to the north, Akwa Ibom State to the east, and Bayelsa and Delta states to the west. The state capital, Port Harcourt, is a metropolis that is considered the commercial center of the Nigerian oil industry.[6][7]

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With a population of 5,198,716 as of the 2006 census, Rivers State is the 6th most populous state in Nigeria.[8] Rivers State is a diverse state that is home to many ethnic groups majority being Igbo or Igboid, but also including the Ogoni and Ijaw. The state is particularly noted for its linguistic diversity, with 28 indigenous languages being said to be spoken in Rivers State, dominant of which, are the Igbo speaking groups, the Ogoni and Ijaw languages.[9] The 26th largest state by area, Rivers State's geography is dominated by the numerous rivers that flow through it, including the Bonny River.[citation needed]

The economy of Rivers State is dominated by the state's booming petroleum industry. Though the rise of the oil industry has led to increased revenue for the state government, mismanagement and corruption have prevented the state from rapid Development and meaningfully tackling poverty.[10] During the 2000s, Rivers State saw a rise in the number of cult killings committed within the state.[11] In 2019, Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike declared Rivers State to be a Christian state because it is made up of 90% Christians and 10% orthodox with few strangers practicing Islam unconventionally.[12][13]

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