The Spatial Distribution, Analyses And Composition Of Lakes As Ecotourism Potentials In Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper employed recognizance survey research design to critically examine the spatial distribution, analyses and composition of lakes as an eco-tourism potential in Cross River State. The major issues discussed are the biophysical characteristics of the lakes, the population threshold of each lake location, various classification, among others. The Global Positioning System (GPS) was used to ascertain various coordinates of each lake. Findings revealed that Cross River State habours great tourism potentials which are untapped and at the same time have the capacity for jobs creation and fight against poverty. Therefore, the efficient use of these great tourism potentials in Cross River State would act as a powerful engine for poverty reduction and also economic incentive for environmental protection.