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This study was conducted to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of some selected soils of rain forest zones in Delta State; Latitude 50 and 60 and 30' North and longitude 50 and 60, 45' east. Hence, representative soil samples were obtained from four locations viz: Abraka, Sapele, Mosogar, Aghalokpe (Rainforest zone) at 0-15cm and 15 -30cm depths. These were analyzed for their physical and chemical properties. The soils studied were mainly sand and loamy sand, with sandy texture predominating. The soils had a pH range of 4.72 to 6.52 at the surface, and were marginal inorganic carbon, total nitrogen, exchangeable Ca, Mg, and ECEC. Zinc, Fe, Cu and Mn contents were found to be adequate based on established critical levels for the various nutrients. Potassium levels were found to be deficient in the soils.