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Adamawa
Location of Adamawa within Cameroon
Location of Adamawa within Cameroon
Country Cameroon
Capital Ngaoundéré
Area
 • Total 63,701 km2 (24,595 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 1,200,970
 • Density 18.85324/km2 (48.8297/sq mi)

The Adamawa Region is a large area in Cameroon, a country in Africa. Its main city, or capital, is Ngaoundéré. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains and rivers.

You'll find the Gotel Mountains and Mambila Mountains along the border with Nigeria. Important rivers like the Faro River, Mbéré River, and Lom River flow through this region.

Adamawa is also home to special protected areas called national reserves. One of these is the Parc National du Mbam et Djérem. It covers a huge area of 4,165 square kilometers. This park protects both wide open savannas and thick forests. A smaller part of the Parc National de Boumba Ndjida also reaches into the Adamawa region from the north.

Government and Divisions

Adamawa divisions
Departments of Adamawa

The Adamawa Region is divided into five smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own main town, which is like its capital.

  • Djérem has its capital city at Tibati.
  • Faro-et-Déo has its main office in Tignère.
  • Mayo-Banyo has its capital in Banyo.
  • Mbéré is governed from Meiganga.
  • Vina (department)|Vina is controlled from Ngaoundéré.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Región Adamawa para niños

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