Adamawa State, Administrative state in northeastern Nigeria
Description
Adamawa State is an administrative region in northeastern Nigeria where the Mandara and Shebshi mountain ranges shape the landscape. The Benue and Gongola rivers cut through the valleys, dividing the territory into different geographic zones.
History
The region emerged from the Adamawa emirate established in the early 19th century under the Sokoto Caliphate. After the dissolution of Gongola State, a separate federal state was created in 1991.
Culture
The name comes from the emirate founded in the 19th century as part of the Sokoto Caliphate. Today, herders move their cattle through the valleys while village craftsmen work with methods passed down through generations.
Practical
The town of Mubi hosts a large livestock market that fills up during trading days when dealers from across the Sahel region arrive. Travelers should consider the season, as many tracks become difficult to pass during the rainy months.
Did you know?
The Sukur Cultural Landscape preserves remnants of an ancient iron industry that once supplied the entire highland region. The traditional palaces were built from stone and clay, following an architectural style that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
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