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Maroua

Cameroon · Africa

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Regional capital in Cameroon

About Maroua

Maroua is the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon, stretching along the banks of the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers, in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains. The city had 201,371 inhabitants at the 2005 census, consisting mainly of the Fulbe/Fulani ethnic group.

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History

The city was occupied by the Guiziga in the 17th century and the Mofu in the 18th century. The Maroua Declaration, a maritime boundary agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon, was signed in Maroua on 1 June 1975.

Climate

The climate is Sahelian, being hot and dry for most of the year. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot semi-arid (BSh).

Economy

Embroidery, leather goods, jewelry, pottery are the important economic activities in the city of Maroua.

Transport

The city also has the Maroua Salak Airport.