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Yaoundé (UK: / j ɑː ˈ ʊ n d eɪ,-ˈ uː n-/; [2] US: / ˌ j ɑː ʊ n ˈ d eɪ /, French pronunciation:) is the capital city of Cameroon.It has a population of more than 2.8 million which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala.
Cameroon, [a] officially the Republic of Cameroon, [b] is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea , Gabon , and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From 1940 to 1946, it was the capital of Cameroon. [5] In 1955 the city had over 100,000 inhabitants. [4] In 1960, Cameroon gained independence as a federal republic, with its capital in Yaoundé. Douala became the major economic city. In 1972, the federal republic became a unitary state. Douala then had a population of around 500,000. [4]
The location of Cameroon An enlargeable map of Cameroon. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Cameroon: Cameroon is a unitary republic located in Middle Africa. [1] The country is called "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains ...
Major cities of Cameroon. This is the list of cities, towns, and villages in the country of Cameroon: Yaoundé, Capital and 2nd largest city of Cameroon Douala, largest city. Bamenda Bafoussam Bangangté Bafut Palace Garoua Maroua Babanki Tunguh The Lake Bambili Kaélé, Boboyo Crocodile Lake Yagoua Wum culture Yokadouma Douala, King Bell's Palace
Cameroon's most populous cities are Douala on the Wouri River, its economic capital and main seaport; Yaoundé, its political capital; and Garoua. Limbé in the southwest has a natural seaport. Cameroon is well known for its native music styles, particularly Makossa, Njang, and Bikutsi, and its successful national football team.
The Centre Region (French: région du Centre) occupies 69,000 km 2 of the central plains of the Republic of Cameroon.It is bordered to the north by the Adamawa Region, to the south by the South Region, to the east by the East Region, and to the West by the Littoral and West Regions.
Map of Cameroon Location of Cameroon. At 475,440 km 2 (183,570 sq mi), Cameroon is the world's 53rd largest country. It is slightly larger than the nation of Sweden and the US state of California. It is comparable in size to Papua New Guinea. Cameroon's landmass is 472,710 km 2 (182,510 sq mi), with 2,730 km 2 (1,050 sq mi) of water.