Imo’s major towns include Isu, Okigwe, Oguta, Orlu, Atta Ikeduru, Akokwa, Mbaise, Mbaitoli, Mbieri, Ohaji/Egbema, Orodo, Nkwerre, Ubulu, Ngor Okpala, Omuma, Mgbidi, Awo-Omamma, Izombe, Orsu, Amaigbo and Mbano Additionally white clay, fine sand and limestone are found in the state. Profitable flora including iroko, mahogany, obeche, bamboo, rubber tree and oil palm. The state has several natural resourced including crude oil, natural gas, lead, Calcium Cabornate and zinc. The Orashi River has its source in Imo State. Imo River, being the major river in the State, drains through Abia State, where it is joined by Aba River from the North, and Akwa Ibom State into the Atlantic Ocean.:4 There are Njaba River, Oguta Lake, Utu River and Awbana River in the State. Otamiri River and its 9.2 km length tributary, Nworie River flow in the State.:4 There are other rivers and creeks in the state including Onas Creek in Ohaji/Egbema, Okitankwo River in Umudi, and Ohia and Efuru Rivers in Okigwe.:5 The economy of the state depends primarily on agriculture and commerce. Imo State is bordered by Abia State on the East, River Niger and Delta State to the West, Anambra State on the North and Rivers State to the South. The state lies within latitudes 4☄5’N and 7☁5’N, and longitude 6★0’E and 7☂5’E with an area of around 5,100 sq km. Located in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, it occupies the area between the lower River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River. Its other major cities are Orlu and Okigwe. Imo is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the South East of Nigeria. Owerri is its capital and largest city.
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