Cameroon

By: Mack Belz

•Bordering Countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.

•Bordering Bodies of Water: Gulf of Guinea

•Capital: Yaounde

•Rivers: Sanaga River, Lom River

•Reservoirs: Lagda Res., Mbakaou Res.

•Mountains: Mount Cameroon

•Major Cities: Douala, Yaounde, Garoua, Maroua, Bafousam

Mount Cameroon

Castle of Puttkamer

The Presidential Palace

Major Landmarks

Korup National Park

Dja Forest Reserve

Waza National Park

Outdoor Activities

Red stands for unity, yellow stands for the sun and the savannahs in the

northern part of the country, green stands for the forests in the southern

part of Cameroon, and the star is referred to as “The Star of Unity.”

•Cameroon is located on the West Coast of Africa and forms a bridge from West Africa to

Central Africa.

•Cameroon has a tropical climate, with overall warm weather, and

large amounts of rain.

Methods of TransportationBoats Buse

s

Cars

Arts and CultureBandjoun Museum

Cameroon National Museum

Top 3 Languages

•French•English

•Over 24 major African languages are spoken in

Cameroon.

Popular Food

Fried Prunes

Interesting Facts•  Cameroon is home to the Goliath frog

which is the largest frog in the world

•Cameroon is referred to as “Africa in Miniature”

•Mount Cameroon, an active volcano, erupted six times in the twentieth century.

Natural Hazards

Volcanoes

Landslides

Ethnic Groups- Khmer 90%, Chinese 5%, Vietnamese 5% and other 4%.

Exports: Crude oil and petroleum products, lumber, cacao, aluminum

Imports: machinery, transport equipment, fuel, food and electrical equipment.

Life Expectancy: Males: 52 years Females 54 years

Major Religions: Islam & Christianity