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'''Maroua''' (Fula: Marwa, {{script/Arabic|مَرْوَ}}, 𞤥𞤢𞤪𞤱𞤢) is the capital of the [[Far North Region (Cameroon)|Far North Region]] of [[Cameroon]], stretching along the banks of the [[Ferngo River|Ferngo]] and [[Kaliao River]]s, in the foothills of the [[Mandara Mountains]]. The city had | '''Maroua''' (Fula: Marwa, {{script/Arabic|مَرْوَ}}, 𞤥𞤢𞤪𞤱𞤢) is the capital of the [[Far North Region (Cameroon)|Far North Region]] of [[Cameroon]], stretching along the banks of the [[Ferngo River|Ferngo]] and [[Kaliao River]]s, 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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
The city also has the [[Maroua Salak Airport]]. | The city also has the [[Maroua Salak Airport]]. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
The [[University of Maroua]] is based in the city. | The [[University of Maroua]] is based in the city. | ||
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== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
The climate is Sahelian, being hot and dry for most of the year. | The climate is [[Sahel|Sahelian]], being hot and dry for most of the year. | ||
[[Köppen-Geiger climate classification system]] classifies its climate as [[Hot semi-arid climate|hot semi-arid]] (''BSh''). | [[Köppen-Geiger climate classification system]] classifies its climate as [[Hot semi-arid climate|hot semi-arid]] (''BSh''). | ||
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File:Général hospital of Maroua.jpg|General Hospital of Maroua | |||
File:A bridge in Maroua city.jpg|A bridge in Maroua | |||
File:Maroua Salak airport.jpg|aroua Salak airport | |||
File:Rectorat Université de Maroua.jpg|Rectorate University of Maroua | |||
File: | File:Maroua University.png|another view of Maroua University | ||
File: | File:Maroua Mosque.jpg|Mosque in Maroua | ||
File: | File:Maroua Catholic Church.jpg|Catholic Church in Maroua | ||
</gallery> | File:Le pic de Mindif à Maroua.jpg|Peak of Mindif in Maroua | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 21 November 2025
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Maroua (Fula: Marwa, Template:Script/Arabic, 𞤥𞤢𞤪𞤱𞤢) 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.
History
The city was occupied by the Guiziga in the 17th century and the Mofu in the 18th century.[1]
The Maroua Declaration, a maritime boundary agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon, was signed in Maroua on 1 June 1975.
Economy
Embroidery, leather goods, jewelry, pottery are the important economic activities in the city of Maroua. [2]
Transport
The city also has the Maroua Salak Airport.
Education
The University of Maroua is based in the city.
Places of worship
Among the places of worship, they are predominantly Muslim mosques. There are also Christian churches and temples : Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua–Mokolo (Catholic Church), Evangelical Church of Cameroon (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Cameroon Baptist Convention (Baptist World Alliance), Full Gospel Mission Cameroon (Assemblies of God).[3]
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).
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General Hospital of Maroua
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A bridge in Maroua
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aroua Salak airport
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Rectorate University of Maroua
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another view of Maroua University
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Mosque in Maroua
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Catholic Church in Maroua
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Peak of Mindif in Maroua
References
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- ↑ Mark Dike DeLancey, Rebecca Neh Mbuh, Mark W. Delancey, Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Cameroon, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2010, p. 238
- ↑ Britannica, Maroua, britannica.com, USA, accessed on July 7, 2019
- ↑ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, ‘‘Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices’’, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 484-486
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