Mandara Mountains

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The Mandara mountains (Monts Mandara) are a volcanic range extending about 200 km along the northern part of the Cameroon-Nigerian border, from the Benue River in the south (9.3° N 12.8° E) to the north-west of Maroua in the north (11.0° N 13.9° E). The highest elevation is at 1,224 m (( 10°28′N, 13°36′E)). The region is densely populated, mainly by speakers of Chadic languages.

The Mandara Mountains looking north east from Jimeta/Yola.

Kapsiki Peak near Rhumsiki, is one of the most photographed parts of the Mandara.

The highest elevation is 1494 meters, the summit of Mount Oupay (10°53'N., 13° 47' E.).

[edit] See also

• Kirdi

[edit] External links

• http://www.mandaras.info/

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