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Aruke Destination Guide
Delve into Aruke in Nigeria
Aruke in the region of Delta State is located in Nigeria - some 279 mi or ( 449 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Local time in Aruke is now 02:16 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umeh, Port Harcourt, and Oyebu. While being here, you might want to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Aruke ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Aladja
Aladja is a coastal and the largest town in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria; most of the people living in this area are of the Urhobo tribe. The Delta Steel Company (DSC) facility is built on the land provided by Aladja and Ovwian communities. As a coastal community it has been a haven of commerce since ancient times, the act of trade by barter is still practice in their market to this day.
Located at 5.33 6.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Forcados River
The Forcados River is a channel in the Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria. It flows for approximately 198 km and meets the sea at the Bight of Benin in Delta State. It is an important channel for small ships. The Forcados River splits from the Niger River at the same point as the Nun River. People have been fishing on this river for years and then came to a dock on the Niger River to sell/store and use for personal consumption.
Located at 5.31 6.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Nun River
The Nun River is a river in Nigeria. The Nun is formed when the Niger River splits in two, forming the Nun and Forcados rivers. The Nun River is immortalised in the poetry of Gabriel Okara. His poem "The Call of the River Nun" is a nostalgic ode to the river that passes through his home. (Nun River may also be an alternative name for the Nen River in Manchuria.)
Located at 5.31 6.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Environmental issues in the Niger Delta
The key environmental issues in the Niger Delta of Nigeria relate to its petroleum industry. The delta covers 20,000 km² within wetlands of 70,000 km² formed primarily by sediment deposition. Home to 20 million people and 40 different ethnic groups, this floodplain makes up 7.5% of Nigeria's total land mass. It is the largest wetland and maintains the third-largest drainage basin in Africa.
Located at 5.32 6.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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