Africa

Cameroon

Cameroon is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Cameroon

Quick Facts

Capital
Yaoundé
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Population
29.4 million
Area
475,442 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Official language
English, French
Calling code
+237
Internet TLD
.cm
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Cameroon map preview: 6.00, 12.00

Geography

Cameroon is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 6, 12; it has Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo.

Neighboring countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo

People and Culture

Cameroon uses English, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Cameroon varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Cameroon is recorded with the official name Republic of Cameroon. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Cameroon

What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.

What continent is Cameroon in?

Cameroon is in Africa.

What currency does Cameroon use?

Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc.

What language is spoken in Cameroon?

English, French is listed for Cameroon in this database.

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