Cameroon
History
Portuguese sailors named the Wouri estuary Rio dos Camaroes, giving the country its name.
Germany established the Kamerun protectorate.
The territory was split into French and British mandates after the First World War.
French Cameroun became independent on 1 January.
British Southern Cameroons joined, forming a federal state.
A referendum replaced the federation with a unitary republic.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral Africa
LanguageEnglish, French
Time zoneWAT (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Mount Cameroon: An active volcano and West Africa's highest peak, rising straight from the coast.
- Waza National Park: Savannah reserve in the far north known for elephants and birdlife.
- Foumban: The Bamoun royal palace and museum, centre of a long-standing sultanate.
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YaoundePlanning questions
What is Cameroon known for?Mount Cameroon, Waza National Park, Foumban.
What is the capital?Yaounde.
Which language is useful?English, French.
When is the national day?20 May.
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