Cross River state tourist guide.
Date
1967
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Publisher
Calabar: The Government Printer,
Abstract
Facts about the state; Cross River state police divisions and sub-stations, Major local markets; Hotels; Financial institutions; Insurance companies; Field administration; Cross River state field information offices; Travel agencies; Emergency telephone numbers; Telephone rxchange codes; International dialling codes; What to see; Chief Ekpo Ekpo Bassey’s house 19 boco street, Calabar; The old residency, Calabar; Kwa fall; Mary Slessor’s residence; Agwagwune sand bank; Rock with foot-print indents, Ngarabe; Ikoni Monoliths; Agbokim waterfalls; Cross River state national park; Obudu cattle ranch;
Description
This brochure is designed primarily to serve tourists and would-be visitors to Cross River state in addition to exposing the ordinary reader to the natural and man-made attractions of the state, Indeed, there is plenty to make one’s stay happy — lovely unspoilt scenery, historic buildings, monuments, festivals, waterfalls, etc. Different types of accommodation are available . They range from modest guest houses to topclass hotels. Their message is always the same: “Welcome to Cross River state”. Calabar, the state capital, has dual functions. First, it is a tourist destination in its own right. Secondly, it is the major gateway to other areas of the State and the most convenient point to start a tour of Cross River State in view of it sprawling facilities and social infrastructure. We hope, therefore, that this publication, will be useful to holiday makers, social researchers, culture lovers, and adventurers alike. This applies too to those seeking to invest in the tourism development industry, as rich potentials exist for the economic exploitation of the vast tourism-related resources of the State,