Osun is a state in Nigeria with Osogbo as its capital, it a state in the Southwest of Nigeria. The name ‘Osun’ come from a river that flows through the state, it serves both spiritual and tourist purposes in the state.
The nickname for Osun State is the state of the virtuous (Ipinle Omoluabi), founded in August 27, 1991. Keep reading on, and in this article you will get to know some other facts about Osun State.
Major Towns In Osun State.
Here are the major towns in Osun State.
- Ede.
- Ilesa.
- Ila Orangun.
- Ile- Ife.
- Ikire.
- Ikirun.
- Ejigbo.
Facts About Osun State.
The religions practiced in Osun State is Christianity, Islam and Traditional.
The area size of Osun State is 14,875 (square kilometres).
The population of Osun State is 3,423,535( 1996 National Census).
The median household in come is $50,614 (11th).
The areas cultivated in Osun State is 149,478 Hectares.
The hotspots in the state are: Osun Osogbo Groove, Erin Ijesha Waterfall, Ile-Ife.
The Flag Of Osun State.
The Osun State flag has seven cowries representing the seven grandsons of Olofin Oduduwa.The brown colour represents the colour of the earth and tone of the skin. The colour band which is the Pan- African flag consists official colours of the African race:
- The color red which represents blood bond among Africans.
- The color green donates the abundance of wealth in Africa.
- The gold colour represents the abundance of mineral resources in Africa.
- The color black represents the existence of black race.
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