Biafra
Biafra, officially called the Republic of Biafra,[1] was a break-away state in West Africa.[2] It was created on 30 May 1967 by the Eastern Region governor C. Odumegwu Ojukwu. It claimed the land of the Eastern Region of Nigeria. The country was mainly populated by the Igbo people.
Republic of Biafra | |
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| Capital | Enugu (1967) Umuahia (1967-1969) Owerri (1969-1970) Awka (1970) |
| Common languages | English Igbo |
| Demonym(s) | Biafran |
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• Total | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1850: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). |
| Currency | Biafran Pound |
| Today part of | Nigeria |
Biafra was officially recognised by Gabon, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Tanzania and Zambia.[3]Biafra was also de facto recognised by France, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Israel, Rhodesia, South Africa and the Vatican City.
References
- ↑ "The Republic of Biafra | AHA". www.historians.org. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ Hurst, Ryan (2009-06-21). "Republic of Biafra (1967-1970) •". Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ↑ "Was "Biafra" at Any Time A State in International Law?"
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