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Cameroon has a rich and diverse culture made up of a mix of about 250 indigenous populations and just as many languages and customs. The country is nicknamed "Little Africa" as geographically, Cameroon consists of coastline, mountains, grass plains, forest, rainforest and desert, all of the geographical regions in Africa in one country.
Cultural history of Cameroon (1 C) L. Languages of Cameroon (5 C, 308 P) M. Mass media in Cameroon (5 C, 3 P) N. National symbols of Cameroon (1 C, 4 P) O.
The following list of Cameroonian artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Cameroon, of Cameroonian descent or who produce works that are primarily about Cameroon. See other articles for information on Cameroonian Culture
The country is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for its geological, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Its natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. Cameroon's highest point, at almost 4,100 metres (13,500 ft), is Mount Cameroon in the Southwest Region.
However, after Cameroon's independence, the government recognised traditional dance as part of the nation's culture and made moves to preserve it. Traditional dances follow strict choreography and segregate dancers based on age, occupation, sex, social status, and other factors. Some dances require special costumes and props such as masks or fans.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. [1] Cameroon accepted the convention
Ndolé is a dish in Cameroon Maize is a staple food in Cameroon Location of Cameroon. Cameroonian cuisine is one of the most varied in Africa due to Cameroon's location on the crossroads between the north, west, and center of the continent; the diversity in ethnicity with mixture ranging from Bantus, Semi-bantus and Shuwa Arabs, as well as the influence of German, French and British colonization.
Vincent Yuh II died in November 2017, Fon Ndzi II is the current Fon of Kom. The Cameroonian government recognizes to some degree the authority of the Fons and local chiefs subject to them. The elaborate language and rich culture of Kom are very similar to neighbouring groups, collectively known as the Tikar.