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Baka dancers greet visitors to the East Region.

Baka dancers greet visitors to the East Region.

President Paul Biya of Cameroon and Ambassador R. Niels Marquardt of the United States, 16 February

President Paul Biya of Cameroon and Ambassador R. Niels Marquardt of the United States, 16 February ...

Cameroon faces Germany at Zentralstadion in Leipzig, 27 April 2003.

Cameroon faces Germany at Zentralstadion in Leipzig, 27 April 2003.

Fishing is a major industry in Cameroon. Fifteenth-century Portuguese explorers found prawns in such

Fishing is a major industry in Cameroon. Fifteenth-century Portuguese explorers found prawns in such...

Ahmadou Ahidjo arrives at Washington, D.C., in July 1982.

Ahmadou Ahidjo arrives at Washington, D.C., in July 1982.

A Fulani herder drives his cattle in northern Cameroon.

A Fulani herder drives his cattle in northern Cameroon.

Countryside near Ngaoundal in Cameroon's Adamawa Region.

Countryside near Ngaoundal in Cameroon's Adamawa Region.

Lamido Grand Mosque in N'Gaoundere

Lamido Grand Mosque in N'Gaoundere

Major cities in Cameroon

  • Douala
    Douala
  • Mayo-Kani
    Mayo-Kani
  • Menoua
    Menoua
  • Mifi
    Mifi
  • Dja-et-Lobo
    Dja-et-Lobo
CityPopulation
Douala 1,200,000
Mayo-Kani 404,646
Menoua 372,244
Mifi 290,758
Dja-et-Lobo 173,219
Mbam-et-Inoubou 153,020
Loum 137,100
Ndian 129,659
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Population history of Cameroon

YearEstimated Population
2011 20,030,362
2010 19,598,889
2009 19,175,028
2008 18,758,778
2007 18,350,022
2006 17,948,395
2005 17,553,589
2004 17,165,267
2003 16,783,366
2002 16,408,085
2001 16,039,737
2000 15,678,269
1999 15,324,051
1998 14,976,200
1997 14,631,908
1996 14,287,475
1995 13,940,337
1994 13,589,699
1993 13,236,573
1992 12,882,506
1991 12,529,904
1990 12,180,819
1989 11,835,344
1988 11,493,770
1987 11,158,600
1986 10,832,919
1985 10,518,855
1984 10,218,016
1983 9,929,831
1982 9,651,552
1981 9,379,109
1980 9,109,727
1979 8,842,355
1978 8,578,425
1977 8,320,635
1976 8,072,879
1975 7,837,926
1974 7,616,558
1973 7,407,756
1972 7,210,272
1971 7,022,124
1970 6,841,763
1969 6,668,834
1968 6,503,500
1967 6,345,309
1966 6,193,834
1965 6,048,706
1964 5,909,450
1963 5,775,774
1962 5,647,721
1961 5,525,481
1960 5,409,083
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Government officials of Cameroon

OfficialStart of Term
Paul Biya 1982
Philémon Yang 2009
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Olympic medals won by Cameroon

OlympicsEventAthleteMedal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Triple jump Françoise Mbango Etone Gold medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Triple jump Françoise Mbango Etone Gold medal
1984 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, Lightweight 57 - 60kg Martin Ndongo-Ebanga Bronze medal
1968 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, Welterweight 63.5-67kg Joseph Bessala Silver medal
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International Memberships

African, Caribbean & Pacific Group of States
African, Caribbean & Pacific Group of States

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African Development Bank
African Development Bank

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African Union
African Union

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Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth of Nations

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World Bank
World Bank

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which currency is officially accepted in Cameroon?
  • A:
    The official currencies include the Central African CFA franc.
  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Cameroon?
  • A:
    Prominent people and popular celebrities born in Cameroon include:
    - Jean-Jacques Missé-Missé
    - Roman Oben
    - Achille Mbembe
    - Alain Ngalani
    - Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje
    - Nicolas Claux
    - Alphonse Tchami
  • Q:
    Which city is the capital of Cameroon?
  • A:
    Yaoundé is the capital of this country.
  • Q:
    What are the common languages spoken in Cameroon?
  • A:
    French , English , Naki and Koshin are the common languages spoken in this country.
  • Q:
    What form of government is in Cameroon?
  • A:
    The governing regime is a Republic.
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Lists

#18
Living with AIDS
Estimate: 560,000
#22
Unemployment
Rate: 30%
#28
Lowest Life Expectancy
Years: 53.3
#36
Annual Death Rate
Deaths Per 1,000 People: 12.41
#42
Annual Birth Rate
Births Per 1,000 People: 34.6
#43
Prime Lending Rate
Rate: 15.00%
#44
Fertility Rate
Rate: 4.41
#48
Population Growth
Rate: 2.22%
#58
Population
#60
Total Labor Force
Workers: 6,674,000
#81
Cell Phones
Users: 4,536,000
#91
Purchasing Power Parity
PPP: $40,240,000,000
#104
Internet Users
Number: 370,000
#108
Industrial Production Growth Rate
Rate: 3.50%
#114
Electricity Production
kWh: 4,090,000,000
#136
Telephone Lines in Use
Lines: 130,700
#174
Real GDP Growth Rate
Growth Rate: 2.70%
#175
Per Capita GDP
GDP: $2,200
#206
Consumer Inflation
Rate: 1.1%

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