Cameroon 🇨🇲
Cameroon 🇨🇲: capital Yaoundé, population 28 million, located in Africa. Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Yaoundé
- Population: 28 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French & English
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Cameroon
- Area: 475,442 km² (183,569 sq mi)
- Region: Middle Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Cameroonian
- Internet domain: .cm
Fun Facts About Cameroon
- Known as 'Africa in miniature' because of its diverse landscapes.
- Has both French-speaking and English-speaking regions.
- Mount Cameroon is the highest peak in West Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cameroon known for?
Cameroon is known for several things — Known as 'Africa in miniature' because of its diverse landscapes; Has both French-speaking and English-speaking regions; Mount Cameroon is the highest peak in West Africa.
How big is Cameroon?
Cameroon covers about 475,442 square kilometers (183,569 square miles), in the Middle Africa region.
Is Cameroon landlocked?
No. Cameroon has a coastline and shares land borders with 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Cameroon called?
People from Cameroon are called Cameroonian.
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
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