Adamawa
Britishnoun
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a state of Nigeria, in the E on the border with Cameroon. Capital: Yola. Pop: 3 168 101 (2006). Area: 36 917 sq km (14 254 sq miles)
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a small group of languages of W Africa, spoken chiefly in E Nigeria, N Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and N Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre), forming a branch of the Niger-Congo family
Example Sentences
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Votes were being cast in Benue, Adamawa and Bayelsa states, while ballots were being tallied in places where voting was complete with preliminary results expected as early as Sunday evening, election observers said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2023
He said more than 80% of people in need of aid across three states - Borno, Adamawa and Yobe - were women and children.
From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2023
The 76-year-old said he first made money from farming and owning houses in his home state of Adamawa.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2023
The attack occurred near the administrative area of Hong in the state of Adamawa, the officials said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2021
On reaching Yola, the capital of the province of Adamawa, he was, greatly to his disappointment, compelled by the governor to turn back.
From Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley by William Henry Giles Kingston
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