Cameroon

Country Name: Republic of Cameroon

Capital City: Yaounde

Population: 17,340,702

Population Growth: 2.04% (2006)

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF)

Languages: English (official), French (official)

Area: 475,440 sq km

Inflation Rate: 2.4% (2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 30%

Domain extension: .cm

CAMEROON MAIN

Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon. The city is situated on seven hills with Mount Febe overlooking the city. Points of interest include the markets of Mora the African quarters of Messa, Mokolo and Briqueterie. A daytrip to Foumban is also very nice. Photo: Roy Enoh