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Cameroon



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Cameroon
Population: 20,386,799
Area: 475,440 km2
Capital City: Yaounde
Major Religion: Indigenous Beliefs (majority), Christianity, Islam
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +1
Current time: 07:19am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 237
Region: Africa
Language: English, French
Useful Travel Phrases in: French

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.cameroun-infotourisme.com
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type E


Travel Cost: $$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Dja Faunal Reserve

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)