Cameroon has a population of 27,744,989 as of 2020.
Size
475,438 sq km / 183,568 sq mi (larger than California)
Capital City
The capital city of Yaoundé was founded in 1888 while under a German protectorate.
Ethnic Groups
38% Western Highlander 18% Southern Tropical Forest Peoples 18% Kirdi 14% Islamic Central Highlanders 12% Coastal Tropical Forest Peoples
Religion
38.4% Roman Catholic 26.3% Protestant 20.9% Muslim 5.9% Animist 4.5% Other Christian 4.2% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
French English
There are 24 major African languages/dialects spoke in Cameroon.
Geography
Cameroon is a diverse nation with lush rain forests, savanna plains, plateaus, black sand beaches, and volcanos.
Economy
Cameroon is a mixed market economy with oil, gas, timber, aluminum, agriculture, mining and the service sector.
Interesting Fact
Cameroon is home to Mount Cameroon, the second tallest mountain in Africa.
Important Facts
The Germans took control over regions of Cameroon in 1884, but were driven out during World War 1. In World War 1 Cameroon was divided into a British territory and a French territory. In 1960 both territories received independence and in February 1961 the two countries unified and became the Republic of Cameroon.
