The
Adamawa Plateau is a
plateau region in west-central
Africa stretching from south-eastern
Nigeria through north-central
Cameroon (
Adamawa and
North Provinces) to the
Central African Republic. The plateau was named after
Fulani Muslim leader
Modibo Adama. The part of the plateau that lies in Nigeria is more popularly known as Gotel Mountains. The Adamawa Plateau is the source of many waterways, including the
Benue River. It is important for its deposits of
bauxite. The average elevation is about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters), but elevations can reach as high as 8,700 feet (2,650 meters). The vegetation is mostly
savanna, and is sparsely populated. Cattle raising is the main occupation in the area.