Cameroon, [a] officially the Republic of Cameroon, [b] is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, …

4 days ago · Cameroon, country lying at the junction of western and central Africa. Its ethnically diverse population is among the most urban in western Africa. The capital is Yaoundé, located in the south …

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2 days ago · Shaped like an irregular triangle, Cameroon extends north-eastward from the Gulf of Guinea to Lake Chad, and borders six coastal and inland countries: Nigeria to the northwest; Chad …

Cameroon has a population of 29 million people (in 2024), English and French are official languages, however French is by far the most commonly used language. The name Cameroon is derived from …

3 days ago · Cameroon is often described as “Africa in miniature” because of its extraordinary geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Located at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, …

Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural …

4 days ago · Cameroon in numbers: demographics, economy, energy, climate, currency, languages, time zone and more data and comparisons with other countries.

Cameroon is a country located in Central Africa and its capital city is Yaoundé. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, Gabon and the Republic …

Cameroon is home to over 250 ethnic and linguistic groups, with the cultures of both the central and western regions mingling. Though there are tensions between them, a strong central government …