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🇨🇲 Cameroon Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Cameroon is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 475,442 km² and has a coastline of 402 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
475,442 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
59/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
402 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Varied — tropical coast, savanna north, highlands
general type

Location and Position

Cameroon is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 402 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Cameroon covers a total area of 475,442 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 27.9M across this area, the population density is 59/km². The capital city is Yaoundé.

Climate

The climate of Cameroon is varied — tropical coast, savanna north, highlands. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Cameroon

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Nigeria
Abuja
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Chad
N'Djamena
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Central African Republic
Bangui
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Congo
Brazzaville
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Gabon
Libreville
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Equatorial Guinea
Malabo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cameroon located?

Cameroon is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is Yaoundé.

How large is Cameroon?

Cameroon has a total area of 475,442 km² with a population density of 59/km².

What countries border Cameroon?

Cameroon shares land borders with: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.

What is the climate of Cameroon?

The climate of Cameroon is Varied — tropical coast, savanna north, highlands. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Cameroon in?

Cameroon observes UTC+1 timezone.

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