Fun facts about Garoua
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Garoua was established by the Fulani emir Modibbo Adama in the first half of the 19th century.
Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 900,000 inhabitants in 2022, with a significant population of Fulbe/Fulani people.
From the “History” section
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Garoua serves as the gateway to Benoue National Park.
Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 900,000 inhabitants in 2022, with a significant population of Fulbe/Fulani people.
From the “Geography” section
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Garoua has a tropical savanna climate with a distinct wet and dry season.
Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 900,000 inhabitants in 2022, with a significant population of Fulbe/Fulani people.
From the “Climate” section
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Garoua is the fourth largest port in Cameroon and a major center of trade.
Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 900,000 inhabitants in 2022, with a significant population of Fulbe/Fulani people.
From the “Economy” section
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Roumdé Adjia Stadium was one of the arenas hosting the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Garoua
Cameroon
Garoua is a port city and the capital of the North Region of Cameroon, lying on the Benue River. A thriving centre of the textiles and cotton industries, the city has approximately 900,000 inhabitants in 2022, with a significant population of Fulbe/Fulani people.
From the “Sport” section
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