Taraba State

Taraba State is a state in northeastern Nigeria, bordering Cameroon and named after the Taraba River. Its capital is Jalingo.

Jalingo: Jalingo is the capital city of Taraba State in northeastern Nigeria. The state government and administrative institutions are based in its capital.
Gashaka-Gumti National Park: Gashaka-Gumti National Park is Nigeria’s largest national park, spanning Taraba and Adamawa states. The park protects extensive highland and forest habitats within Taraba.
Mumuye people: The Mumuye are an ethnic group living mainly in northeastern Nigeria, including Taraba State. Mumuye communities are among the state’s long-established populations.
Nigerian agriculture: Nigerian agriculture comprises crop production, livestock raising, forestry, and fisheries across the country. Farming and livestock are central to livelihoods in Taraba’s rural areas.
Taraba River: The Taraba River is a river in northeastern Nigeria that gives Taraba State its name. The river supplies the state’s name and is part of its physical geography.
Chappal Waddi: Chappal Waddi is a mountain in the Mambilla Plateau, widely identified as Nigeria’s highest peak. The peak marks the high-altitude landscapes of southeastern Taraba.
Jukun people: The Jukun are a group of peoples with historic communities in the Benue River region of Nigeria. Jukun communities and histories are closely associated with parts of Taraba.
Tea production: Tea production is the cultivation and processing of tea leaves for consumption. The Mambilla highlands support tea cultivation in Taraba.
Nigeria: Nigeria is a country in West Africa with a federal system of government. Taraba is one of Nigeria’s 36 states.
Mambilla: Mambilla is a highland region in Taraba State, Nigeria, known for its plateau and agricultural communities. The region anchors Taraba’s distinctive plateau geography.

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