Osun State - Wikipedia
WebOsun State (/ ˈ oʊ ʃ uː n /; Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun), occasionally known as the State of Osun by the state government, is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for 84 km and for 78 km respectively, to the north by Kwara State for 73 km, to the south by Ogun State for 84 km and to the west by ...
Osun State Official Website – Osun – State of the Living Spring
WebOsun State is poised to lead the way in the ICT revolution. Join us as we explore the digital landscape of Osun State, where innovation knows no bounds, and the future of technology is being shaped every day. Agro Economy. The largest cocoa producer in Nigeria responsible for over 40% all cocoa export in Nigeria. Mining.
Our History – Osun State Official Website
WebWe are a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states, to the north by Kwara State, to the south by Ogun State and to the west by Oyo State. Named for the River Osun—a vital river which flows through the state—the state was formed from the southeast of Oyo State on 27 August 1991 and has its capital as the ...
Osun | Yoruba Culture, Sacred Groves & Festivals | Britannica
WebApr 5, 2024 · Osun, state, western Nigeria. Osun state was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. It is bounded by the states of Kwara on the northeast, Ekiti and Ondo on the east, Ogun on the south, and Oyo on the west and northwest. The Yoruba Hills run through the northern part of Osun state.
Osun State - Wikiwand
WebOsun State, occasionally known as the State of Osun by the state government, is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for 84 km and for 78 km respectively, to the north by Kwara State for 73 km, to the south by Ogun State for 84 km and to the west by Oyo State, mostly across the River Osun.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebOsun-Osogbo, in the heart of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, founded some 400 years ago in southwest Nigeria, at a distance of 250 km from Lagos is the largest sacred grove to have survived and one that is still revered. The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove is some of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria.
Home - Osun State Tourism Board
WebThe Osun State Tourism Board is essential for preserving and promoting the state's cultural heritage and traditions, maintaining tourist sites, organizing festivals, and developing sustainable tourism.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Osun State - Tripadvisor
WebOct 1, 2020 · Osun State, Nigeria. Ilesa. Osun State, Nigeria. Cultural & Theme Tours. See all. 3-Hour Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove Tour From Lagos. 1. 4WD Tours. from. $486. per adult (price varies by group size) Explore Nigeria in 4 Days. 4WD Tours. from. $398. per adult (price varies by group size) Yoruba Historical and Cultural Tour (South West Nigeria)
Osun State of Nigeria :: Nigeria Information & Guide
WebGENERAL INFORMATION. Osun State was carved out of Oyo State on August 27, 1991 by the then regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. It's capital is Osogbo. Located in South West Nigeria, Osun state is landlocked and occupies 9,251 square kilometres.
Osogbo | Nigeria, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebOsogbo (also spelled Oshogbo) is a town and the capital of Osun state in southwestern Nigeria. It lies along the Osun (Oshun) River and is home to the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in …
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