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In <\/span>Nigeria<\/b>, when <\/span>tourism <\/span><\/i>is mentioned, Calabar is one state that comes to mind. <\/span>Calabar, <\/b>which was formerly known as<\/span> Akwa Akpa<\/b> is the<\/span> capital of Cross River State, Nigeria. <\/b>The city is in South Southern Nigeria and is a<\/span> major seaport in Nigeria. <\/b><\/p>\n

Calabar is one of the most<\/span> beautiful cities in Nigeria<\/b> and doubles as one of the <\/span>tourist cities in West Africa<\/b>. The city characterized by serenity, clean environment, proper landscaping, good security and most importantly a good number of tourist attractions. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you live in Nigeria, it is impossible to not come across various adverts inviting people to <\/span>visit Calabar. <\/b>The city is what comes to mind when you need a weekend getaway, Christmas holiday, vacation or even a honeymoon destination. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether or not you have been to Calabar, here are a few things you should know about the <\/span>port city<\/b>-Calabar. <\/span><\/p>\n

Brief History of Calabar <\/span><\/h2>\n

As mention earlier, Calabar was originally known as Akwa Akpa or <\/span>Duke Town.<\/b> It was also known as<\/span> Old Calabar<\/span><\/i>. Earlier settlers in the city were <\/span>Efik Families<\/b> soon after which Akwa Akpa became a major centre for <\/span>the slave trade<\/b>. However, in 1808 the slave trade was banned by a <\/span>British<\/b> decree. In the time following this, the people of <\/span>Duke town<\/b> began to export palm oil, banana, fish, cassava and palm kernel. <\/span><\/p>\n

The name \u201cCalabar\u201d was given by <\/span>Diogo Cao<\/b> who was a <\/span>Portuguese explorer<\/b> and was recognised as an <\/span>International seaport<\/b> right from the 16th century. Some<\/span> towns in Calabar<\/b> include <\/span>Akamkpa, Akim, Ikot, Ansa, Kasuk, Bakassi, Ikot Ishie<\/b> among others. A good number of Nigerians are also not aware of the fact that Calabar was the first capital city of Nigeria<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hotels in Calabar<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>lifestyle in Calabar<\/b> explains the abundance of luxury. Being one of the oil-producing states in Nigeria and a tourist city, the city attracts class. High-income earners, the <\/span>creme de la creme <\/span><\/i>in the Nigerian society as well as foreigners are found in Calabar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calabar holds some of the <\/span>most expensive real estates <\/b>in the country. Most of the<\/span> hotels in Calabar <\/b>are tailored to meet very high standards. Asides top class hotels, there are also some <\/span>cheap hotels in Calabar. <\/b>For a first time visitor in the city, it is easy to get a good place to lodge as prices of hotels in Calabar depend on the location and of course your budget. <\/span><\/p>\n

For those visiting the city for the first time, asking around the <\/span>streets of Calabar<\/b> for a good accommodation option may not be as easy. Here\u2019s a<\/span> list of hotels in Calabar<\/b>: <\/span>Transcorp Hotels, Channel View Hotel, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel, Axari Hotel, Dannic Hotels, Adsuit Hotel<\/b>, <\/span>Petesville Hotel Limited.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Fun Things to do in Calabar<\/span><\/h2>\n

Being in Calabar for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. You finally get a chance to explore the much talked about lifestyle and thinking of where to begin? Here\u2019s a list of things to do in Calabar. <\/span><\/p>\n