Cameroon
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is Yaoundé, with a population of approximately 27.9M and a total area of 475,442 km². The official languages are French / English and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
📊 Quick Facts about Cameroon
Cameroon covers an area of 475,442 km² with a population density of 59/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $47.1B ($1,688 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 402 km.
Cameroon is called Africa in Miniature because it contains nearly every ecosystem found on the continent, rainforest, savanna, mountains, desert and coast. It has more primate species than any other African country.
✈️ Travel Information for Cameroon
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🏛 Must-See Places in Cameroon
West Africa's highest peak at 4,095m, an active volcano with an annual race to the summit
UNESCO one of Africa's largest and best-protected rainforests, home to gorillas and chimps
The most visited park in Cameroon, lions, elephants, giraffes and hippos
A scenic circuit through volcanic crater lakes and traditional Grassfields kingdoms
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What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
What continent is Cameroon in?
Cameroon is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
What currency does Cameroon use?
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). The international calling code is +237.
What is the GDP of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a GDP of $47.1B, with a GDP per capita of $1,688.
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