In what region is the Ogoni homeland located?
Sahara Desert
Niger Delta
Serengeti Plain
Nile Delta
Answer
Located in the Niger Delta region, a hotbed of oil production in southern Nigeria, the Ogoni homeland comprises four Local Government Areas: Eleme, Khana, Gokana, and Tai. The region is characterized by dense mangrove forests, crisscrossed by creeks and rivers, and abundant natural resources, including crude oil, natural gas, and fertile soil, which have drawn both domestic and international interest and investment in the region.
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