Surface: Cameroon has a total area of 475,440 sq km.
Population: Cameroon has a population of around 18,060,382, with Cameroon Highlanders comprising 31% of the population.
System of government: Cameroon is a unitary multiparty republic.
Capital: With a population of around 1,100,000, Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon.
Religion: Islam is predominant in the northern territory. Christianity and indigenous beliefs are predominant in other parts of the country.
Official Language: English and French are the official languages.
Government: Cameroon is a unitary multiparty republic.
Climate: Cameroon has a tropical climate characterised by humidity in the south and relative dryness in the north.
Units of measure and electricity: Cameroon follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 110 V to 220 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: Cameroon’s standard time is GMT + 1.
Currency: CFA Franc BEAC (1 € = 655.95 CFA)
Travel documents required: All travellers require a valid passport and a visa.
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| Economy |
Cameroon has a high GDP for an African country, but the growth of the private sector has been impeded by red tape, high taxes and corruption. Agriculture is a major contributor to the economy. Its major imports include machines, consumer goods and transport equipment, while the major exports include crude oil and petroleum products.
The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 15,000 CFA to 46,000 CFA; an average meal costs 1,000 CFA to 4,000 CFA.
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| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
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Douala |
Yaounde |
