Salak, Cameroon Explained

Salak is a village in the Far North Region of Cameroon, near the Salak Airport.

Geography

Salak is approximately 12 kilometers south of Maroua, located close to the Nigerian and Chad borders to the west and east, respectively. It positioned near the Mayo boula river, which is the site of a bridge,[1] and a part of the watershed of Lake Chad.

Rapid Intervention Battalion

Salak is the site of a Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) military base for the Cameroonian Armed Forces.[2]

References

10.4667°N 29°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Kendemeh. Emmanuel. PM Yang Presents Priorities of 2013 Budget. Cameroon Tribune. 27 November 2012.
  2. News: Laing. Aislinn. Recruits die training to fight Boko Haram. The Times of London. 31 January 2017.

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