Gombe State Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
State in northern Nigeria
About Gombe State
Gombe State is located in North-Eastern Nigeria. Gombe State was formed in 1996. According to 2006 population census, Gombe State recorded a population count of about 2.5 million, making it rank as the 32nd most populous state in the country out of the 36 states. The state is within the tropical West Sudanian savanna ecoregion. Important geographic features include Gongola River, which flows through Gombe's north and east into Lake Dadin Kowa, and part of the Muri Mountains, a small range in the state's far south. Among the state's fauna are a number of snake species including carpet viper, puff adder, and Egyptian cobra populations along with hippopotamus, Senegal parrot, and grey-headed kingfisher populations. The state is predominantly populated by the Fulanis: the Fulani tribe dominate
Top Attractions in Gombe State
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- ★Emir Palace
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