Bamkin
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- "Bankim" redirects here. For the Bengali writer, see Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
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| Coordinates: 6°4′58″N 11°29′24″E / 6.08278°N 11.49°E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Province | Adamawa |
| Division | Mayo-Banyo[1] |
| Sub-division | Bamkin |
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| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Bankim, M'Bankim or Bamkin is a town and commune of the division Mayo-Banyo in Adamaoua in Cameroon. It is about 9 km from Bandam and 13 km from the Hoséré Glon mountain.[citation needed] It is one of the traditional Tikar states.[2] The area's vegetation is of shrub savanna type.
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[edit] History
Bankim is said to have been founded in 1395 by the local chief Kimi who founded the Tikar state.[3]
[edit] Hazards
Loaiasis is hyperendemic in this area, but is regarded as a generally mild and painless disease...[4] It is reported that about 17% of the population in this area carry HIV/Aids, however the survey is based on urban surveys in the capital.
[edit] Communications
The provincial road (P26) goes to Kakar via Atta, Sabongari and Ndop.[5]
[edit] Notable residents
- Samuel Finlak, a local photographer who has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery in London has retired here.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Cameroon Prime Minister's office accessed 2 January 2007
- ^ Cameroon at WorldStatesman.org accessed 1 January 2008
- ^ Almanach.be accessed 1 January 2007
- ^ Kamgno J, Boussinesq M, Hyperendemic loaiasis in the Tikar plain, shrub savanna region of Cameroon, 2001 accessed 1 January 2007. Abstract in English
- ^ Planning in Contemporary Africa, Ambe J. Njoh, 2003, Ashgate Publishing ISBN 0754633462
- ^ Cameroon exhibition in 2005
Coordinates: 6°05′N 11°29′E / 6.083°N 11.483°E
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