Adamawa, Administrative region in central Cameroon.
Description
The Adamawa is an administrative region in central Cameroon that covers wide plateaus and forms a geographical bridge between the southern and northern parts of the country. The landscape shifts between rolling hills, grassland, and scattered river valleys that give the area its characteristic open feel.
History
The Fulbe settled here from the 13th century onward and fundamentally changed the social structure of the area through their pastoral way of life. These migration movements led to new political orders and a reshaping of local societies over several centuries.
Culture
The region contains five administrative divisions where the Fulbe constitute sixty percent of the population, alongside Tikar and Gbaya ethnic communities.
Practical
Ngaoundéré serves as the regional hub with rail and road links to other parts of the country, making travel and trade easier. The rainy season between April and October affects access to some rural areas, while the dry season offers better travel conditions.
Did you know?
Cattle herding shapes the daily scene, and across the wide grazing lands you see herds tended by the Fulbe people. This pastoral tradition has formed the economic backbone of the region for centuries and remains visible in everyday life.
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