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Far North Region
Location of Far North Region within Cameroon
Location of Far North Region within Cameroon
Country Cameroon
Capital Maroua
Area
 • Total 34,263 km2 (13,229 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 3,993,007
 • Density 116.5399/km2 (301.837/sq mi)

The Far North Region is a large area in the country of Cameroon. It is located in the northern part of Cameroon. The main city and capital of this region is Maroua.

Many different ethnic groups live here. There are more than 50 different groups. Some of these include the Shuwa Arabs, Fulani, and Kapsiki people.

Geography and Nature

The Far North Region has important natural features. The Chari River and Logone River form a border with the country of Chad. Other rivers like Mayo Kébi and Mayo Louti also flow through the region.

Lakes and Mountains

You can find several lakes here. These include Lake Chad, Lake Fianga, and Maga Lake. The highest point in the region is Mount Tourou. It stands at 1,442 metres (about 4,731 feet) tall. This mountain is part of the Mandara Mountains.

Wildlife and National Parks

The region is famous for its amazing wildlife. Waza National Park is a very popular place to visit. It covers a huge area of 1,700 square kilometres (about 656 square miles). This park is home to many animals. You can see antelopes, chacals, cheetahs, crocodiles, and elephants. There are also giraffes, herons, hippos, hyenas, leopards, lions, monkeys, and warthogs. Other national parks in the region are Kalamaloué National Park and Mozogo Gokoro National Park.

Government and Divisions

Far North Cameroon divisions
Departments of Far North Cameroon

The Far North Region is divided into six smaller areas. These areas are called departments. Each department has its own main town, which is called its capital.

  • Diamaré: Its capital city is Maroua.
  • Logone-et-Chari: Its capital city is Kousséri.
  • Mayo-Danay: Its capital city is Yagoua.
  • Mayo-Kani: Its capital city is Kaélé.
  • Mayo-Sava: Its capital city is Mora.
  • Mayo-Tsanaga: Its capital city is Mokolo.

Images for kids

  • VUE DE MAROUA DU MONT MAYO IBÉ (EXTRÊME-NORD CAMEROUN)

    View of Maroua in the Far North Region

  • A street in Maroua

    A street In Maroua Town

  • Lac de Maga dans l'extrême nord2

    Maga Lake in the Far North Region of Cameroon

  • Lac de Maga dans l'extrême nord

    Local people fishing in Maga Lake

  • Parc de Waza 13

    Giraffes in Waza National Park during the dry season

  • Maison obus

    Musgum dwelling unit

  • Extreme North Province ethnic groups

    Locations of the various ethnic groups of the Far North Province

  • Village de Cases Yagoua

    Housing unit in a village in Yagoua

  • Rhumsiki Peak

    Rhumsiki Valley, one of Cameroon's most popular tourist attractions.

  • Transporteur de carburant sur bicyclette à Maroua

    Fuel transportation by bicycle from Nigeria sold in Maroua, Far North

  • Elephants around tree in Waza, Cameroon

    Elephants in Waza National Park

  • Les monts Kapsiki dans l'Extrême nord2

    Kapsiki mountains

  • GroupeDanseNord2

    Dance Group Tupuri

  • GroupeDanseNord3

    Dance Tupuri

  • GroupeTradionnelNord

    Dance Group

See also

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