Far North Region (Cameroon)

The Far North Region is a region in Cameroon. The capital city is Maroua.

Over 50 different ethnic groups live in the area, including the Shuwa Arabs, Fulani, and Kapsiki.

The Chari River and Logone River form the border with Chad. Other rivers include Mayo Kébi and Mayo Louti. Lakes include Lake Chad, Lake Fianga, and Maga Lake. Mount Tourou is the highest point, at 1,442 metres. It is in the Mandara Mountains.

Waza National Park is a major tourist attraction. It is 1700 km2. It is home to antelope, chacals, cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, heron, hippos, hyenas, leopards, lions, monkeys, warthogs, and others. Kalamaloué National Park and Mozogo Gokoro National Park are also in the region.

Government
The province is divided into six departments:
 Diamaré, with its capital at Maroua
 Logone-et-Chari, with its capital at Kousséri
 Mayo-Danay, with its capital at Yagoua
 Mayo-Kani, with its capital at Kaélé
 Mayo-Sava, with its capital at Mora
 Mayo-Tsanaga, with its capital at Mokolo

Category:Regions of Cameroon
Category:1983 establishments in Africa
Category:1980s establishments in Cameroon