This is the topmost extreme of Cameroon. It is in contact with the Lake Chad. Its population is over 2000 000 inhabitants and its headquarters is Maroua. This is the most populated province in Cameroon. It is largely occupied by the Bororo people also referred to as the Peuls. These people have well organized dynasties referred as lamidats, headed by a Lamido. Being Muslim inclined, these people chased out non Muslims from their community during the last decade. They refereed to them as the Kirdi (meaning pagan). They mostly sort refuge on the mountains in areas like Mandara, meanwhile others migrated into Nigeria. They are another important ethnic group in this province.
This area also has a vast expanse of rice fields in its plains, cultivated under the patronage of Semry, an agro industrial actor. They have also created a large centre for pisciculture. Other food crops are equally cultivated here, such as maize, millet and sorghum. Pastoral activities are highly practiced in this area, with the rearing of cattle, sheep and goats. The harsh nature of the weather during the dry season renders this activity very difficult. This has led to land degradation in several parts of this province.