Cameroon
Capital
Yaoundé
Population
~27.2 million
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French, English
- Religion
- Christianity, Islam, Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Varied; tropical in the south, semiarid in the north
Culture & History
Known for: diverse geography (beaches, deserts, mountains) and the football team
Also famous for: Mount Cameroon, wildlife, and Baka pygmies
Food: Ndole (bitterleaf stew)
Brief History
German colony; divided between France and Britain after World War I; gained independence in 1960-1961; diverse ethnic groups and languages