Central Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
Powerful chiefdoms ruled much of the area of present-day Cameroon before it became a German colony known as Kamerun in 1884. After World War I, the te ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Cameroon:
9,543.624 km
Terrain:
Diverse, with coastal plain in southwest, dissected plateau in center, mountains in west, plains in north.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, bauxite, iron ore, timber, hydropower.
Industries:
Petroleum production and refining, aluminum production, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair.
Population: 30,966,105
Population concentrated in the west and north, with the interior of the country sparsely populated.
Area: 475,442 km2
slightly larger than California; about four times the size of Pennsylvania
Sometimes referred to as the hinge of Africa because of its central location on the continent and its position at the west-south juncture of the Gulf of Guinea; throughout the country there are areas of thermal springs and indications of current or prior volcanic activity; Mount Cameroon, the highest mountain in Sub-Saharan west Africa, is an active volcano.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| fra | French |
24 major African language groups, English (official), French (official)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Yaoundé
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Cameroon
You're in for a treat! Cameroon is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Diverse wildlife and national parks
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Cameroonian cuisine features plantains, cassava, and yams.
- Popular dishes include ndolé and egusi soup.
- Grilled fish and spicy stews are commonly enjoyed.
- Visit the Waza National Park
- Explore the Limbe Botanical Garden
- See the Foumban Royal Palace
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