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).
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.
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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
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
The official language(s) of Cameroon are French / English.
The population of Cameroon is approximately 27.9M.
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Cameroon is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
Cameroon has a GDP of $47.1B, with a GDP per capita of $1,688.
The best time to visit Cameroon is November–April. The climate is Varied — tropical coast, savanna north, highlands.
Visa required for most nationalities
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