Cameroon is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 26.5M and an area of 475,442 km². Its capital is Yaounde, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Cameroon is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalYaounde
Population26.5M
Area475,442 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc
GDP/capita$1600
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineActive volcanoesRainforestSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Gulf of Guinea
RiversCongo
BordersNigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Bananas
MineralsBauxite, Iron ore, Cobalt
EnergyOil, Hydropower
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Cameroon in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Cameroon efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Congo river?
✅ Yes
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