Place:Taraba, Nigeria

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NameTaraba
Alt namesTarabasource: Wikipedia
TypeState
Coordinates8.0°N 11.0°E
Located inNigeria     (1991 - )
Contained Places
Inhabited place
Abong
Bagoni
Bissaula
Gandole
Gashaka
Gassol
Ibi
Jalingo
K. Lamido
Kungana
Lankoveri
Lau
Mayo Ndaga
Muri
Mutum Biyu
Takum
Tissa
Wukari
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Taraba (fula: leydi taraba) is a state in North Eastern Nigeria, named after the Taraba River which traverses the southern part of the state. Taraba's capital is Jalingo. The inhabitants are mainly the Fulani, Jukun, Chamba, Tiv, Kuteb and the Ichen who are found predominantly in the southern part of the state while Wurkum, Mumuye, and Kona tribes are predominantly located in the northern part of the state. The central region is mainly occupied by the Mambila people, Chamba, Fulani and Jibawa. There are over 40 different tribes and their languages in Taraba State.

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