Cameroon map and facts

Republic of Cameroon · Middle Africa, Africa. Capital: Yaoundé.

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Cameroon in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital

Cameroon in context

Cameroon is home to about 29.4 million people, 0.37% of the world's population, on 475,442 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.

Closest in size in Africa: compare Cameroon and Morocco. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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What is the capital of Cameroon?

The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé. Its largest city is Douala.

What is the population of Cameroon?

About 29.4 million people (29,442,327), which ranks 51st of 197 countries.

How big is Cameroon?

Cameroon covers 475,442 km² (183,569 sq mi), the 53rd-largest country by area.

What continent is Cameroon in?

Cameroon is in Africa, in the Middle Africa subregion.

What countries border Cameroon?

Cameroon borders 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.

What language is spoken in Cameroon?

Official or national languages: English, French.

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