Republic of Cameroon (Cameroon)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 6 and longitude of 12.

Republic of Cameroon also goes by the names, Ca-mo-run, Ca-mo-run (Cameroon), Ca-mơ-run, Ca-mơ-run (Cameroon), Camaroes, Camarun, Camarões, Camarún, Cameron, Cameronia, Cameroon, Cameroun, Camerun, Camerun - Cameroun, Camerwn, Camerún, Camerún - Cameroun,

The prodominant languages spoken are en-CM (English) fr-CM (French) and its currency is the Franc (XAF), currently exchanging at 1 Central African CFA franc = 0.00123 British Pound Sterling 1 Central African CFA franc = 0.00195 US Dollar .

Republic of Cameroon currently has a population of 19294100 (estimate).

Republic of Cameroon's neighbouring countries are, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Chad, .

Regions within Republic of Cameroon

Largest Cities within Republic of Cameroon


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Cameroon

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad. Armed banditry has been reported in these areas including armed poachers in Bouba Ndjidda National Park in North Province.

  • We advise against all travel to the area bordering Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.

  • The Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in some areas of Nigeria. The ramifications of each state of emergency vary but it is reported that the international borders of some neighbouring countries, including Cameroon, have been closed.

  • Travel by road north of Maroua is dangerous because of carjackers. Gendarmerie (rural police) detachments are posted along the road between Maroua and the Chadian border. British High Commission staff travelling north of Maroua only do so after taking appropriate security precautions, including an armed escort.

  • There have been attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Gulf of Guinea, including the coastline of Cameroon around the Douala port.  Extreme caution should be exercised in these areas when travelling in coastal waters. We advise mariners to take appropriate precautions.
  • There has been an outbreak of meningitis in the Far North with an unconfirmed 1,500 cases reported. For more details see Health.

  • Most visits to Cameroon are trouble-free, only a small number of British nationals have required consular assistance in the past year, mostly for lost or stolen passports. However, we are aware of an increase in violence in the Limbe area of Cameroon and incidents of armed robbery involving taxis hailed from the roadside in Yaoundé. You should remain vigilant at all times. See Safety and Security - Crime.

  • There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security – Terrorism.
  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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