Northern Cameroon

Northern Cameroon is a geopolitical region in Cameroon administratively divided into three regions: the Far North Region, the North Region, and the Adamawa Region.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Garoua and Maroua.

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is a port city lying on the Benue River in Northern Cameroon. Third biggest city in Cameroon.

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is the capital of the Far North Region of . In 2020, it was home to slightly over 1 million people.

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, founded and known as Mser in the indigenous Mser language, is a city in Far North Province, Cameroon. It is the capital of the department.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Rhumsiki.

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, also spelt Rumsiki and Roumsiki, is a village in the Far North Province of . is located in the 55 km from , and is located 3 km from the border with LGA, , .

Northern Cameroon

Latitude of center
10° north
Longitude of center
14° east
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Q140674336
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Italian—“Northern Cameroon” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “北喀麦隆”
  • French: “Nord du Cameroun”
  • Italian: “Camerun settentrionale”

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