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Cameroon Capital: Yaounde Population: 17,340,702 The Geography of Cameroon Total Size: 475,440 square km Size Comparison: slightly larger than California Geographical Coordinates: 6 00 N, 12 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: diverse, with coastal plain in southwest, dissected plateau in center, mountains in west, plains in north Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Fako 4,095 m (on Mt. Cameroon) Climate: varies with terrain, from tropical along coast to semiarid and hot in north The People of Cameroon Type of Government: republic; multiparty presidential regime Languages Spoken: 24 major African language groups, English (official), French (official) Independence: 1 January 1960 (from French-administered UN trusteeship) National Holiday: Republic Day (National Day), 20 May (1972) Nationality: Cameroonian(s) Religions: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20% Economy of Cameroon Major Industries: petroleum production and refining, aluminum production, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair Agricultural Products: coffee, cocoa, cotton, rubber, bananas, oilseed, grains, root starches; livestock; timber Natural Resources: petroleum, bauxite, iron ore, timber, hydropower Major Exports: crude oil and petroleum products, lumber, cocoa beans, aluminum, coffee, cotton Major Imports: machinery, electrical equipment, transport equipment, fuel, food Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central National GDP: $40,830,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $3,236,000,000 Brief History of Cameroon: The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite a slow movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of an ethnic oligarchy headed by President Paul BIYA. Back to Geography Home Page

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