Maroua

Maroua is the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon. It is located in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains, on the banks of the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers. The city had a population of 301,371 in the 2005 Census.

It is a major commercial centre for the region. It is home to a number of markets, including the Maroua Grand Marché, which is one of the largest in Cameroon. The city is also a major transportation hub, with a regional airport and a railway station.

This town is a multi-ethnic city, with a population that includes Fulbe, Guiziga, Mofu, and Hausa people. The city is also home to a number of Christian and Muslim religious institutions.

Maroua is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Maroua Museum, the Maroua Zoo, and the Mandara Mountains. The city is also home to a number of festivals, including the Maroua Cultural Festival and the Maroua International Trade Fair.

Some additional information about this town:

• The city was founded in the 17th century by the Guiziga people.
• It was occupied by the French in the 19th century.
• The city was the capital of the German colony of Kamerun from 1894 to 1916.
• This city was the site of the Maroua Declaration, a maritime boundary agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon, in 1975.
• The city is home to the University of Maroua, which was founded in 1993.
• Maroua is a major economic centre for the Far North Region.
• The city is a popular tourist destination.

Country	Cameroon
Region	Far North
Department	Diamaré
Elevation	384 m (1,260 ft)
Population  (2005)(Census)
• Total	201,371
Area code	00237

The places of worship include mostly Muslim mosques, as well as Christian churches and temples such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo (Catholic Church), Evangelical Church of Cameroon (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (World Communion of Reformed Churches), Cameroon Baptist Convention (Baptist World Alliance), and Full Gospel Mission Cameroon (Assemblies of God).