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Capital
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Yola.
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Size of State
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42,158 Sq Km.
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Year of creation
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1987.
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Slogan
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Land of Beauty, Sunshine and Hospitality.
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Population
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2.2 Million.
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Major ethnic groups
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Fulani, Bwatiye, Chamba, Higgi, Mbula, Margi, Kilba Ga'anda, Longuda, Kanakuru, Bille, Bura, Yandang, Yungur, Fali, Gude, Verre and Libo.
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Main towns
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Yola, Jimeta, Numan, Mubi.
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Resources
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Guinea Corn, Maize, Cattle, Fish, Millet, Cotton, Rice, Wheat, Groundnut, Cowpea, Soybeans, Bambara, Groundnut, Yams, Cassava, Sweet potatoes, Cocoyam, Okra, Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Sugarcane, Banana.
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Points of Interest Outstanding feature Tourist attraction
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Three Sisters Hill - three hills that stand side by side. Adamawa State is well noted for its rich cultural heritage which is reflected in its past history, craftsmanship, music, and dances, dress patterns and her hospitality and cordial inter-relationship.
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Website
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adamawastategov.com
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