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___ CameroonA virtual guide to Cameroon. Get an overview of Cameroon's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this West central african nation, e.g.: official web sites of Cameroon, addresses of Cameroonian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Cameroon | Republique du Cameroun |
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 Flag of Cameroon Background: The name Cameroon is derived from the Portuguese word, Camaroes, meaning shrimps. A Portuguese sailor Ferdanando Poo in 1472 arrived at the River Wouri in Douala and discovered so many shrimps in the river that he decided to call it Rio Dos Camaroes (River of shrimps, in Portuguese)... It was from this word that the territory derived is name which is now spelt in various forms: Spanish spelt it Cameroes; Germans, Kamerun; English, Cameroon; and French, Cameroun. The territory was colonized by the Germans in1884 and after the end of the 1914-1918 war, Cameroon was mandated by the Ligue of Nations to the French and British governments. France took the greater sector, formally known as East Cameroon, while Britain took responsibility over former West Cameroon known then as "Cameroon under British Administration". On january 01st 1960 the French Sector became independent under the new name of Cameroon Republic. Following agitation for independence by the Southern Cameroons - before the name was changed to West Cameroon - a plebiscite was held in that sector of Cameroon on February 11th 1961 under the United Nations supervision. The result of the plebiscite which was overwhelming for reunification (233,571 against 97,741) gave Southern Cameroons automatic independence and unification, which was achieved on October 01st 1961. Thus after the reunification of both sectors, the Federal Republic of Cameroon was born. After a May 20,1972 referendum, Cameroon became a United Republic and by a Presidential Decree of 1984 it became the Republic of Cameroon. (Source: Cameroon Embassy in the Netherlands) border countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria related countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Republique du Cameroun (fr) Republic of Cameroon (eng) short form: Cameroun/Cameroon formerly: French Cameroon, British Cameroon, Federal Republic of Cameroon, United Republic of Cameroon ISO Country Code: cm Time: Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Fri-May-9 17:14 Capital City: Yaounde (pop. 1.1 million) Other Cities: Douala, the major seaport and commercial capital (1.3 million), Garoua (424,312), Maroua (409,546), Bafoussam (319,457), Bamenda (321,490), Nkongsamba (166,262), and Ngaoundere (216,300). Government: Republic; with a strong central government dominated by president. Independence: 1 January 1960 (for areas formerly ruled by France) and 1 October 1961 (for territory formerly ruled by Britain). Constitution: 2 June 1972, last amended in January 1996. Geography: Location: Central West Africa bordering the Bight of Biafra (part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean) Area: 475 000 sq. km. (184 000) sq. mi.). Terrain: Northern plains, central and western highlands, southern and coastal tropical forests. Highest peak: Mt. Cameroon (13,353 ft.). Climate: Northern plains, the Sahel region--semiarid and hot (7-month dry season); Central and western highlands where Yaounde is located--cooler, shorter dry season; southern tropical forest--warm, 4-month dry season; Coastal tropical forest, where Douala is located--warm, humid year-round. People: Nationality: Cameroonian(s); French noun and adjective--Camerounais(e). Population (2003 est.): 16.5 million (52% in rural areas). Ethnic groups: About 250. Religions: Christian 53%, Muslim 22%, indigenous African 25%. Languages: French and English (both official) and about 270 African languages and dialects, including pidgin, Fulfulde, and Ewondo. Literacy: 75% Natural resources: Oil, timber, hydroelectric power, natural gas, cobalt, nickel. Agriculture products: timber, coffee, tea, bananas, cocoa, rubber, palm oil, pineapples, cotton. Industries: Petroleum production and refining, aluminum production, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair Exports partners: Spain 17.2%, Italy 13.7%, France 9.4%, South Korea 8.1%, UK 8%, Netherlands 7.8%, Belgium 4.8%, USA 4.3% (2005) Imports partners: France 25%, Nigeria 12.5%, Belgium 6.6%, China 5.8%, USA 5.3%, Thailand 4.7%, Germany 4.4% (2005) Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of CameroonPresidence de la Republique du CamerounThe Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon at Unity Palace. Prime Minister's Office Official website of the PM and government gateway site. Assemblée Nationale du Cameroun The National Assembly Diplomatic Missions Cameroon Embassy The Hague, Netherlands. Cameroon Consulate Sydney, Australia Weather Météorologie Nationale du Cameroun National Meteorological Service Cameroun. MapsMap of CameroonPolitical map of Cameroon.  Google
Earth CameroonZoomable satellite view of Cameroon. Google
Earth YaoundeZoomable satellite view of Cameroon's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical map of Africa. |
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NewsCameroon News (in French)Cameroon-Info.Net Cameroon Tribune La Nouvelle Expression Le Messager Electronic daily, published in Douala (in French) English-language News The Post Privat, published in Buea. Postwatch Monitors Cameroon news and views (in French and English) Radio/TV Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) State run station. |
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Arts & CultureThe National Museum of YaoundeUNESCO site about the museum with its traditional African art collections. Human Settlements in Cameroon Traditional Architecture of Cameroon. Native bakwerirama Spotlight on the Bakweri Society and Culture. Baka Pygmies Culture, music and rites of initiation of the hunters and gatherers of the Central African rainforest. Sports CamLions Official website of Cameroon's national soccer team. |
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Business & EconomyBecause of its oil resources and favorable agricultural conditions, Cameroon has one of the best-endowed primary commodity economies in sub-Saharan Africa.Banque Centrale des Etats d'Afrique Centrale - BEAC Central Bank of Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the Western African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Chad/Cameroon Development Project Site about exploitation of oilfields in southern Chad, by a consortium of oil companies (Esso, Petronas and ChevronTexaco), and the building of a 1,070 kilometer (663 miles) underground pipeline to a marine terminal off the coast of Cameroon. Energy Information Administration: Chad and Cameroon Report by the United States Energy Information Administration about Chad's and Cameroon's oil production and the resulting "strong economic growth" of both countries. Transportation Cameroon Airlines Cameroon Airlines operates flights in South Africa and to France. |
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Destination Cameroon - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Cameroon: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Tourism in Cameroon Official Gateway to Tourism in Cameroon. Cameroon in Brief by the Cameroon Consulate, Sydney, Australia. Camerounlink Portal site (in French). CameroonOnline.org Cameroon comunity site (in French and English). cameroun-plus.com French language portal site with comprehensive information about the nation. Photothèque Tchad-Cameroun Images of Tchad and Cameroun by Michel Hasson. |
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EducationASOY American School of YaoundéFounded in 1964 primarily for children of American diplomats but it also serves students from all nationalities and religious groups. Ecole Nationale Superieur Polytechnique ENSP National Polytechnic School founded in 1971, Yaounde (in French) UY1 Université de Yaoundé I The University of Yaounde (in French) |
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Environment & NatureCentre pour l'Environnement et le Développement -YaoundéSite about the Center, works on sustainable development, mainly with the rural population of the forest zone. ECOFAC "Conservation et utilisation rationnelle des écosystèmes forestiers d'Afrique centrale". Site with information about ECOFAC's programme in Cameroon's Dja Wildlife Reserve. |
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HistoryBrief history and political organizationby the Cameroon Embassy in the Netherlands. Cameroon History Article about Cameroon's History until today. Colonial Picture Archive Keyword searchable database of photographs from the German colonial history, the archive covers Namibia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Togo, and other former German colonies. |
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SearchCameroon-Info.Net LinksCameroon index Camnet Cameroon on the net (French) Additional Information about CameroonAfrica South of the Sahara: Cameroon (by Karen Fung)Amnesty International: Cameroon Report 2006 BBC News Country Profile: Cameroon Index on Africa: Cameroon MBendi Profile: Cameroon Open Directory: Cameroon Wikipedia: Cameroon The World Factbook -- Cameroon |
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