{"id":84106,"date":"2023-08-31T07:54:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T06:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=84106"},"modified":"2023-09-01T08:49:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T07:49:31","slug":"list-of-middle-belt-states-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/list-of-middle-belt-states-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Middle Belt States in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"
The middle belt states in Nigeria are Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Other areas considered part of the Middle Belt are Southern Kaduna, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kebbi, Southern Gombe, Southern Yobe State, and Southern Borno.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zones, one of which is the North-central region representing the majority of the country’s Middle Belt. The Middle Belt is a human geographical term used to designate a belt region stretching longitudinally across the centre of Nigeria and thereby forming a transition zone between Southern and Northern Nigeria. This geographical region comprises several regions and is home to many ethnic groups speaking hundreds of languages.<\/p>\n Middle Belt States in Nigeria has a population of over 45 million people, and the areas considered under the middle belt included the old Plateau, old Gongola, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory. But how many states make up the present-day middle belt states? Find out as you read further.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Described as \u201cThe Home of Peace and Tourism\u201d, Plateau state is one of the major middle belt states and its capital is Jos. The state was created in 1976 during General Yakubu Gowon\u2019s administration when the then twelve states were further divided into nineteen states. The state is the twelfth-largest Nigerian state. It\u2019s located near the centre of Nigeria and got its name from the Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with rock formations.<\/p>\n Known for its heterogeneity, Plateau state has about 40 ethnic groups spread across its 17 local governments, These ethnic groups include Tarok, Ankwei, Angas, Jawara (Jarauci), Birom, Mango, Fulani, Hausa, and Eggen. Moreover, amid their ethnic diversities, the people of Plateau State are predominantly farmers and have similar cultural and traditional ways of life. They are also bound by their strong economic spirit with agriculture being their primary economic activity, although tin mining and processing are very common in the state.<\/p>\n Jos, Plateau state, produces large large quantity of vegetables \u2013 cabbage, carrot, lactose, cucumber, tomato and Irish potato, among others. Tomatoes produced in Jos, popularly known as \u201cTomato Jos,\u201d are adjudged to be the best in the country. However, the state’s chief cash crops include Acha (a grain known as \u201chungry rice\u201d) and millet; while yams, sorghum, corn (maize), potatoes, cowpeas, rice and fruits are among its staple crops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPopulation of Middle Belt States in Nigeria<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Plateau State<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Adamawa State<\/strong><\/h2>\n