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Coal city roots linger in Enugu’s hilly terrain, now alive with Nollywood studios and lush Awhum Monastery escapes. Remote workers tap into growing fiber optics and affordable rents, navigating tropical rains with resilient power solutions while savoring spicy ugba and ofe nsala in hilltop spots. Vibrant street life sparks unexpected collaborations.

The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. The city acquired township status in 1917 and was called Enugwu-Ngwo. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. In the pre-colonial period, what is now Enugu State was a part of the medieval Kingdom of Nri and the Arochukwu-based Aro Confederacy before the latter was defeated in the early 1900s by British troops in the Anglo-Aro War.