Far North Region (Cameroon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Far North Region
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Location of Far North Region within Cameroon
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| Country | Cameroon |
| Capital | Maroua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34,263 km2 (13,229 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 3,993,007 |
| • Density | 116.5399/km2 (301.837/sq mi) |
The Far North Region is a region in Cameroon. The capital city is Maroua.
Over 50 different ethnic groups live in the area, including the Shuwa Arabs, Fulani, and Kapsiki.
The Chari River and Logone River form the border with Chad. Other rivers include Mayo Kébi and Mayo Louti. Lakes include Lake Chad, Lake Fianga, and Maga Lake. Mount Tourou is the highest point, at 1,442 metres. It is in the Mandara Mountains.
Waza National Park is a major tourist attraction. It is 1700 km2. It is home to antelope, chacals, cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, heron, hippos, hyenas, leopards, lions, monkeys, warthogs, and others. Kalamaloué National Park and Mozogo Gokoro National Park are also in the region.
Government
The province is divided into six departments:
- Diamaré, with its capital at Maroua
- Logone-et-Chari, with its capital at Kousséri
- Mayo-Danay, with its capital at Yagoua
- Mayo-Kani, with its capital at Kaélé
- Mayo-Sava, with its capital at Mora
- Mayo-Tsanaga, with its capital at Mokolo
Images for kids
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View of Maroua in the Far North Region
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A street In Maroua Town
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Maga Lake in the Far North Region of Cameroon
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Local people fishing in Maga Lake
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Giraffes in Waza National Park during the dry season
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Musgum dwelling unit
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Locations of the various ethnic groups of the Far North Province
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Housing unit in a village in Yagoua
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Rhumsiki Valley, one of Cameroon's most popular tourist attractions.
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Fuel transportation by bicycle from Nigeria sold in Maroua, Far North
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Elephants in Waza National Park
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Kapsiki mountains
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Dance Group Tupuri
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Dance Tupuri
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Dance Group
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See also
In Spanish: Región del Extremo Norte para niños
