Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Morphometric characteristics of selected fluviatile lakes in the Upper Benue Valley Area of Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

Yonnana Ezekiel
  • Yonnana Ezekiel
  • Department of Geography, Adamawa State University Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
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Abdullahi L. Tukur
  • Abdullahi L. Tukur
  • Department of Geography, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria.
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Aishatu M. Mubi
  • Aishatu M. Mubi
  • Department of Geography, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 02 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 22 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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