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Cameroon
This category covers questions about Cameroon, officially known as the Republic of Cameroon. The country is located in central and western Africa. After World War I, Cameroon split into two territories under Britain and France and declared independence soon after, rejoining as one country in 1961.
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What are common denominations of currency in Cameroon?
Cameroon currency is the Central African Franc, XAF.
It takes 465 Cameroon Francs to spend the equivalent of $1 of US currency.
they use central African franc (CFA)
According to the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, the area of Cameroon in West Africa is 183,569 sq. miles (475,442 sq. km).
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It is a tropical west African country. (As it was colonized by the French, a significant percentage of citizens speak French.)
What continent is Cameroon on?
Africa.
Cameroon is located in west Central Africa. It bordered by Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Atlantic Ocean, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of the Congo. It is sometimes referred to as "Little Africa" because of its cultural and geographical diversity.
since the name Cameroon,she have never had a king but actually president Paul biya had declared himself as the king of cameroon
Why is the Cameroon sheep festival celebrated?
The Cameroon sheep festival is celebrated on Thursday 21 May 2009 (different date in 2010) and has its roots in the Christian festival of Ascension Day. It might be a contender for the most bizarre festival - there is a blog article at http://www.puretravel.com/blog/ with more info on the Sheep Festival.
What fruits grow naturally in Cameroon?
There are many fruits that grow naturally in Cameroon. Some of these fruits include pineapple, papaya, banana, fig, mango, and avocado.
What do the colors on the Cameroon flag mean?
The National flag of Cameroon has 3 colors. Green which symbolizes the rich forest vegetation and hope for a fortunate future. Red which represents independence, and the star on it for unity and liberty. Yellow symbolizes the northern savanna, and the sun as the source of the nation's happiness.
What is the name of Cameroons National anthem?
The national anthem of the Republic of Cameroon is known worldwide as the 'Rallying Song' , symbolizes the dreams and aspirations of Cameroonians as citizens of an independent Republic. It is written in French.
What is land area of Cameroon?
Cameroon is around 475,000 squared kilometers. Which is slightly bigger than Sweden but smaller than Spain.
What are the mountains in Cameroon?
A chain of hills, plateaus and mountains, known as the Cameroon range extends from Mount Cameroon on the coast-Cameroon's highest point at (13,435 ft) almost to Lake Chad at Cameroon's northern border .
Lisbon is to Portugal as what city is to Cameroon?
Yaounde. Lisbon is Portugal's capital and Yaounde is Cameroon's capital.
Portugal is a European country located on the Iberian Peninsula between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Cameroon is a west African country located near Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of Guinea, located in the Atlantic Ocean.
What European country was the first to colonize Cameroon?
The two colonies were first made by Germany and transferred to France by the Treaty of Versailles.
What animals live in Cameroon?
Many types of wild animals live across Cameroon. Dozens of species of monkeys and apes, many antelope, zebra, giraffe, elephants, lions, Black rhino, hippopotamus, gorillas and numerous small rodents. There are over 6 million cattle and almost 9 million goats and sheep.
What form of government does Cameroon have?
Cameroon is a Republic, where the power is with the representatives elected by the people
Who is the Prime Minister of Cameroon?
Paul Biya was the President of Cameroon in 2012. He is the second President of Cameroon. Biya succeeded President Ahmadou Babatoura Ahidjo, first President of Cameroon on 1982 November 6.
The position of President in Cameroon is now elected every 7 years since the enactment of the 1996 Constitution (was originally 5 years in the 1972 constitution). The original 1996 Constitution of Cameroon enforces a two-term limit on presidents, but this was amended in 2008 by the National Assembly, which caused violent protests. As a result, Biya has continued to be elected president in each election, although the position is more similar to that of a dictator.
