Adamawa is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon.

The Adamawa Region (French: Région de l'Adamaoua) is a constituent region of the Republic of Cameroon. It borders the Centre and East regions to the south, the Northwest and West regions to the southwest, Nigeria to the west, the Central African Republic (CAR) to the east, and the North Region to the north.

Adamawa Plateau, which rises in Nigeria, cuts across Cameroon, and terminates in the Central African Republic; Present. Adamawa Region, Cameroon; Adamawa State, Nigeria; Historical. Adamawa Emirate, founded by and named after Modibo Adama; The former Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of Adamaua

Jan 27, 2025 · Adamawa, state, northeastern Nigeria. It was administratively created in 1991 from the northeastern half of former Gongola state. Adamawa is bordered on the north and northwest by Borno and Gombe states, on the west and southwest by Taraba state, and on the southeast and east by Cameroon.

Adamawa State, also known as the Land of Beauty, was established on August 27, 1991, alongside Taraba State, emerging from the former Gongola State with Yola as its capital. Situated in the North-East of Nigeria, it covers a substantial land area of 36,917 square kilometers, ranking as the 8th largest state in Nigeria, just behind Zamfara at 7th.

Adamawa, traditional emirate centred in what is now Adamawa state, eastern Nigeria. The emirate was founded by Modibbo Adama, who, under the authority of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio, began a Fulani jihad (holy war) in the region in 1809.

Jan 7, 2022 · Adamawa is one of the largest states of Nigeria and occupies about 36,917 square kilometres. It is bordered by the states of Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west and Taraba to the southwest. Its eastern border forms the national eastern border with Cameroon.

Adamawa State (also known as the Land of beauty) was created on 27 th August 1991 alongside Taraba State from defunct Gongola State with Yola as it’s Capital. it is located in the North-East of Nigeria. It seats on a land area of 36, 917 square kilometers making it one the largest States in Nigeria placing it at 8 th just behind Zamfara at 7th.

Mar 9, 2024 · Adamawa State has over 70 different tribes with a diverse and rich cultural heritage, which makes it one of the biggest multi-cultural states in the whole of Nigeria.

Apr 25, 2017 · The Adamawa Plateau is shared by the African nations of Cameroon, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic. Nigeria is on its western flank, while the Central African Republic is on its eastern flank.