Adamawa

Adamawa, an African state lying between the Cameroons and Bornu, of which the capital is Yola (pop 12,000), on the Benné. Anglo-German agreements (1885–90) separated the British Niger Company's territory from the German sphere by a line from the cross river to the Benné east of Yola, leaving most of Adamawa in the German sphere. But the French disputed the settlement, and claimed trading rights in virtue of M. Mizon's treaties with the Sultan. Amid the southern mountains rise numerous streams, the most important being the Benné (q.v.), which waters the entire province. The people, who are Mohammedans, are active, industrious, and intelligent.