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Ngaoundéré was founded around 1835 by the Fulani leader Ardo Njobdi.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
Ngaoundéré or N'Gaoundéré is the capital of the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. It had a population of 152,700 at the 2005 census.
From the “History” section
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The German army occupied Ngaoundéré by force on August 20, 1901.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
Ngaoundéré or N'Gaoundéré is the capital of the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. It had a population of 152,700 at the 2005 census.
From the “History” section
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Ngaoundéré serves as an important communications hub linking southern Cameroon with the north.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
Ngaoundéré or N'Gaoundéré is the capital of the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. It had a population of 152,700 at the 2005 census.
From the “Communications” section
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Ngaoundéré Airport has a 1.6 km strip capable of accepting Boeing 737 and similar aircraft.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
Ngaoundéré or N'Gaoundéré is the capital of the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. It had a population of 152,700 at the 2005 census.
From the “Communications” section
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The Diocese of Ngaoundéré is a diocese of the Catholic Church with Emmanuel Abbo as its current bishop.
Ngaoundéré
Cameroon
Ngaoundéré or N'Gaoundéré is the capital of the Adamawa Region of Cameroon. It had a population of 152,700 at the 2005 census.
From the “Religion” section
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