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List of Indigenous peoples of Rivers State

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Rivers State is the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data.[1] The state has an indigenously diverse population with major riverine and upland divisions. The dominant tribes are: Ogoni, Kalabari and Ikwerre.[2] representing three dominant Ethno-Linguistic blocs in the State, in no particular order (Ogoni, Ijoid and Ikwerre). Upland Rivers State covering about 45% is composed mainly of Ogoni and Ikwerre-speaking people. The riverine, including most of the state's towns and villages surrounded by water, is moderately inhabited. It covers approximately 39% of the total land mass and is home to the Ijaw .[3]

Mask (hippopotamus masquerade), Abua people, 19th century

This list refers to the various autochthonous ethnic groups residing within Rivers State's boundaries in addition to its upland and riverine areas.

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division". City Population. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  2. ^ "A study on some oro-facial variables of adults of Bonny Ijaw 7ethnic group in Nigeria" (PDF). Ijcmas.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  3. ^ "2015: Why Kalabari Cannot Produce A Governor In Rivers State". The Newswriter. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
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