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About

Edo State is a State in the Southern region in Nigeria and borders Kogi State to the North-East, Anambra State to the East, Delta State to the South-East, and Ondo State to the West. Government total expenditure in 2021 was N177 billion. The State capital is Benin and houses the national museum. Edo State has opportunities in banana, oil palm, fishery, rubber, healthcare, cashew, seaport, railway, tourism, and education.

Date Created -

27 August 1991

Population -

3,233,366

Area -

17,802 km2 (6,873 sq mi)

Coordinates -

6°30′N 6°00′E

GDP (2017) -

NGN 2,342,757,933,154.84

HDI (2019) -

0.632 (11 out 0f 36)
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