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Cameroon
The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of central and western Africa. It borders Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The name Cameroon is probably of Phoenician origin from Camer Ayoun that means chariot of the Gods. The country is called "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the southwest, and the largest cities are Douala, Yaoundé, and Garoua. Cameroon is home to over 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups. The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team. English and French are the official languages. (...) more....
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Places to Visit in Cameroon
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- » Nkongsamba
- » Buea
- » Kumba
- » Wum
Cameroon Facts
- capital: Yaoundé
- population: 18060382
- area: 475442
- time zone: GMT +1
- languages: French,English (both official)
- religions: indigenous beliefs 40%,Christian 40%,Islam 20%
- GDP per capita (PPP): 2199
- literacy: 67.9
- electricity: 220 V (50 Hz)
- electric plug type: C,E
- calling code: 237
- internet TLD: .cm
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national park Dja Faunal Reserve
in Cameroon
Could this rainforest be where we find the cure for cancer? This is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left undisturbed. Almost completely surrounded by t...
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sight Sukur Cultural Landscape
in Cameroon
A village which has remained intact for centuries. The Sukur Cultural Landscape, with the Palace of the Hidi (Chief) on a hill dominating the villages below, the terraced fields and their sacred symbol...
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