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.

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.

Economy

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

Transports

The city also has the Maroua Salak Airport.
Transport in city done by motocycles.

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, Evangelical Church of Cameroon, Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Cameroon Baptist Convention, Full Gospel Mission Cameroon.

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.

Sport

Sports activities are recognized on football, traditional wrestling.