Adamawa State (also known as the Land of beauty) was created on 27th August 1991, from defunct Gongola State with Yola as its Capital. It is located in the North-East of Nigeria.
It seats on a land area of 36, 917 square kilometres. 
It is one the largest States in Nigeria; it is bordered to the Northwest by Borno State, Gombe State to the West and Taraba State to the Southwest. It also shares International borders with Cameroon to the East.
It has 21 Local Government Areas.
Besides the dominant Fulani, Adamawa is also inhabited by the Mumuye, Higi, Kapsiki, Chamba, Margi (Marghi), Hausa, Kilba, Gude, Wurkum, Jukun, and Bata peoples. All these groups except the trader Hausa population are primarily engaged in farming and herding (cattle, goats, sheep), but fishing is also important along the riverbanks. Peanuts (groundnuts), cotton, sorghum, millet, rice, and corn (maize) are the main crops. Peanuts and cotton are exported, as are cattle, dyed skins, and gum arabic.
YOLA CAPITAL CITY.
Yola, meaning ‘Great Plain’ or ‘Vast Plain Land’, is a large city, capital city and administrative centre of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is located on the Benue River, and it Yola is split into two parts. The old town of Yola where the Lamido resides is the traditional city and the new city of Jimeta (about 5 km or 3 mi NW) is the administrative and commercial centre. They are generally referred to as Yola.
The temperature is warm year-round, with August and September having the lowest average high at 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) and December having the lowest average low at 16.9 °C (62.4 °F). March has the highest average high of 42.8 °C (109.0 °F), while April has the highest average low at 27.0 °C (80.6 °F).
The highest temperatures occur in March and April, just before the wet season starts.
3 Must Visit Places in Yola:
Lamido’s Palace is the traditional home of the Lamido of Adamawa, who is the paramount ruler of the kingdom.
The palace is an impressive structure that features intricate designs and carvings that showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Visitors can take a tour of the palace and learn more about the Lamido’s customs and traditions.
The Adamawa State Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in learning more about the region’s history and culture.
The museum features a wide range of artefacts, including traditional clothing, musical instruments, and crafts. Visitors can also learn about the history of the region and its people.
Yola Cathedral is a historic church that dates back to the colonial era.
The church is an impressive structure that features intricate designs and stained glass windows. Visitors can attend a service or take a tour of the cathedral and learn more about its history.
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