Cameroon

Name: Cameroon
Address: Central Africa, Cameroon

Central Africa, Cameroon

Cameroon

People from Cameroon are called:

Male/General:

Cameroonian

Pronunciation:

/ˌkæməˈruːniən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 28,647,293 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cameroon
Region:: Central Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From Portuguese 'Rio dos Camarões' (River of Prawns), named by explorer Fernando Pó after the abundance of crayfish in the Wouri River.

About Cameroon

Capital city: Yaoundé.
Known as 'Africa in miniature' for its diverse geography and cultures.
Bilingual country with both French and English as official languages.
Rich in natural resources including oil, minerals, and diverse ecosystems.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Nigeria

west of Cameroon

People are called:

Nigerian

Chad

northeast of Cameroon

People are called:

Chadian

Central African Republic

east of Cameroon

People are called:

Central African

Quick Facts

Population:: 28,647,293 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cameroon
Region:: Central Africa

Explore Cameroon

Want to explore where Cameroonians live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

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