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Ebonyi State history and capital, Ebonyi State Local Government Areas and Senatorial Zones/ Districts in Ebonyi State. The post also has Local Government Area that make each Ebonyi State Senatorial Districts.

Ebonyi State is a mainland south-eastern state of Nigeria, populated primarily by Igbos (95% of population). Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki. Afikpo is the second largest city. It is one of the six new states in Nigeria created in 1996; Ebonyi was created from the of old Abakaliki division of Enugu State and old Afikpo division of Abia State.

Ebonyi State is indeed blessed with many places endowed with naturally beautiful features. The environment is unique in nature and, hence, attracts people for sightseeing and relaxation. Some of these places are fully developed while others are receiving attention from both the State and Federal governments. The following are some of the tourism destinations within the State.

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1. The Abakaliki Green Lake: It is located right inside Government House. Small huts are built there for relaxation and for visitors to admire the many wonders of nature.
2. The Abakaliki Golf Course: The environment is naturally beautiful and equipped for games by golf players. It is equally located at Abakaliki, the State capital.
3. The Amusement Park: This park is wonderfully made as a relaxation spot especially for children. It is well equipped to serve the purpose. It is a place you cannot afford to miss as a visitor to Ebonyi State. It is also located at Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
4. Amanchor Cave: The cave Is located at Amanchor in Afikpo South. The Cave is about 4 kilometers long. Plans are underway to develop this cave, as it is capable of attracting visitors to the site from within and outside the country.
5. The Golden Sand Beaches at Ndibe, Ozizza and Unwana (all in Afikpo zone of the State) and Oferekpe Beach in Ikwo LGA of the State are all tourism destinations in the State.
6. Mkpuma Ekwa Oku Rocks: These are rocks naturally shaped like eggs. These rock formations have been there for ages. They are located at Ndieze Community in Izzi Local Government Area.
7. Okposi Salt Lake: This is located at Okposi in Ohaozzara LGA. The economic importance of this lake is enormous. It has served as the economic base for most of the rural women in the area.
8. Abakaliki Greater Rice Husks: This is located at Abakaliki, the State capital, precisely at the rice mill industry. During rice production, the rice husks are piled into heaps, which makes them look like sand dunes in the desert.
9. Slave Market/Route at Ezza North/South: This is one of the legacies of the infamous trade on human cargo that took place In Africa.

Ebonyi State Senatorial Zones / Districts

Ebonyi state have three (3) Senatorial Zones / Districts. They are Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone / District, Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone / District and Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone / District. Below are the Senatorial Zones / Districts and the local government areas that made up the districts.

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Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone / District

1. Afikpo North Local Government Area
2. Afikpo South Local Government Area
3. Ivo Local Government Area
4. Ohaozara Local Government Area
5. Onicha Local Government Area

Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone / District

1. Ezza North Local Government Area
2. Ezza South Local Government Area
3. Ikwo Local Government Area
4. Ishielu Local Government Area

Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone / District

1. Abakaliki Local Government Area
2. Ebonyi Local Government Area
3. Izzi Local Government Area
4. Ohaukwu Local Government Area

Ebonyi State Local Government Area

Below are the number of Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State.

Abakaliki	Nkaliki
Afikpo North	Afikpo
Afikpo South	Nguzu Edda
Ebonyi	Ugbodo
Ezza North	Ebiaji
Ezza South	Onueke
Ikwo	Onuebonyi Echara
Ishielu	Ezzillo
Ivo	Isiaka
Izzi	Iboko
Ohaozara	Obiozara
Ohaukwu	Ezzamgbo
Onicha	Isu