In Nigeria, there are several states named after rivers, including Rivers State, which is named directly after the numerous rivers in the region. Other states with river names include Benue State, named after the Benue River, and Cross River State, named after the Cross River. These states are significant for their geographical features and play important roles in the country's ecology and economy.
The Yazoo River.
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Mississippi River is the name of the state and the largest river in the USA.
The Mississippi River serves as an abundant source for the fishing industry, as well as a source of drinking water for the state of Louisiana. The state ships the bulk of the grain and petroleum that are used by the United States via the Mississippi River.
Connecticut River
The state is named for theMissouri River, which was named after the indigenousMissouri Indians, aSiouan-language tribe.
The state is named after the river, which in turn is named after an Ojibwe word meaning "Great River" - 'misi-ziibi'.
It is named after the Ohio River.
New York
Mississippi.
Mississippi is the state named after the Mississippi River that forms most of its western border.