Delta State

== Tourist attractions ==
Delta State has some historical, cultural and socio-political tourist centres that attract visitors from around the globe. Some of these sites of tourism include:<ref name=":0" />
* '''The Nana's Palace''' built by Chief [[Nana Olomu]] of Ebrohim. He was a powerful 19th-century indigenous entrepreneur who traded with the British. The relationship eventually turned sour. Later, he surrendered (not without putting up a fight) and was exiled to Ghana. His personal effects are housed in this grand palace.<ref name=":2"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=About 'the great' Nanna Olomu |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/about-the-great-nanna-olomu/ |website=The Nation}}</ref>
* '''The River Ethiope ''' which is reputed to be the deepest inland waterway in Africa (at 176&nbsp;km). Its source is at the foot of a giant silk-cotton tree at Umuaja in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state and flows through seven Local Government Areas in the State. It is a place of worship for [[Olokun]] traditional religion and also a common site for faithful of the [[Igbe religion|Igbe Religious Movement]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-08-25|title=River Ethiope: Wonders of river that sprang from cotton tree|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/river-ethiope-wonders-river-sprang-cotton-tree/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''The Araya Bible Site ''' which houses a copy of the [[Holy Bible]]. It is believed that the bible descended to this spot miraculously from heaven around August 1914. The bible dropped on rain-soaked yam and it didn't get wet. The site now attracts thousands of Christians yearly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Araya Bible Site Delta State:: Nigeria Information & Guide|url=https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Delta/Araya-Bible-Site-Delta.html|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.nigeriagalleria.com}}</ref>
* '''Demas Nwoko Edifice ''' which was built using traditional materials, designs and construction techniques of the Igbo civilization by [[Demas Nwoko]], an architect, builder and artist of international repute from Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sijuwade|first=Amber Croyle|title=A new master's house: The architect decolonising Nigerian design|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/8/10/a-new-masters-house-the-architect-decolonising-nigerian-design|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref>
* The '''Mungo Park House'' which is now the site of the National Museum, [[Asaba, Delta|Asaba]]. The house was constructed by the [[Royal Niger Company]] (RNC) in 1886 and was used as a colonial administrative headquarters, a military house, the colonial administrative divisional headquarters, the RNC Constabulary building,  and the seat of the Urban District Council at different times.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-02|title=Destination. . . Mungo Park House|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/destination-mungo-park-house/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* The '''Abraka Turf and Country Club''', Abraka features a horse club where an international polo tournament holds every year during Easter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ChocoNaija |date=2021-08-13 |title=Top 10 fun spots in Delta State that you should not miss. |url=https://choconaija.com.ng/top-10-fun-spots-in-delta-state-that-you-should-not-miss/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=ChocoNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
* The '''[[River Niger Bridge (Onitsha)|Niger Bridge]]''' which connects Delta State (by extension, western Nigeria) to the Eastern part of [[Nigeria]]. It is a beauty to behold. It was completed in 1965 and cost £5 million. It was damaged during the civil war but later repaired.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Niger Bridge – Channels Television|url=https://www.channelstv.com/tag/niger-bridge/|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
* '''Lander Brothers Anchorage, Asaba''' which was built in memory of early British explorers. The complex has a museum, a graveyard, and many artworks and writings. It houses a replica of one of the boats that was used by the brothers.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}
* '''Falcorp Mangrove Park'''
* '''Warri Kingdom Royal Cemetery''' which is a 512-year-old burial ground and serves as the resting place of past rulers of the Warri kingdom. A tree is planted on each grave.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-08|title=Investigation: Illegal oil exploration destroying Warri Royal Cemetery|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/investigation-illegal-oil-exploration-destroying-warri-royal-cemetery/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Mungo Park House''', Asaba is the first headquarters of the Royal Niger Company and Nigeria's first political headquarters in 1900.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Delta State History, Tourist Attractions, Hotels & Travel Information {{!}} Nigeria travel info, tourism and attractions |url=https://www.cometonigeria.com/region/south-south-nigeria/delta-state/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.cometonigeria.com}}</ref>
* '''Kwale Game Reserve''' is situated in the low coastal zone of Delta State, characterized by rainforest vegetation and deltaic swamps. It is rich in reptiles and water associated animals, particularly red river hog, sitatunga and a variety of brackish, marine and freshwater fish species.<ref name=":2" />