🇨🇲Cameroon
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Yaoundé
Population
30,100,000
Currency
CFA Franc (BEAC) (XAF FCFA)
Languages
français, anglais
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+237
Timezone
Africa/Douala
Area
475,442 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
May 20 - National Day
Internet domain
.cm
About
Cameroon is a Central African country renowned for its ethnic and linguistic diversity, with over 250 ethnic groups. It features varied landscapes from beaches to mountains and tropical forests. Located at the junction of West and Central Africa, it is often called 'Africa in miniature'.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(High)
- Follow government travel advisories
- Avoid border areas
Transport
- Use reputable transportation companies
- Travel during the day
Natural risks(Moderate risks of floods and volcanic eruptions (Mount Cameroon))
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid active volcanic areas
Health(Limited healthcare system, overloaded hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Take antimalarials, bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Repatriation insurance
- Increased vigilance everywhere
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
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Emergency numbers
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Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Cameroon
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Point de vue panoramique
Cameroon
Xavier Messina
Monument emblématique
Cameroon
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Monument emblématique
Cameroon
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Architecture traditionnelle
Cameroon
George Njukeng
Architecture traditionnelle
Cameroon
ulrich Keutchatang
Architecture traditionnelle
Cameroon
George Njukeng
Architecture traditionnelle
Cameroon
Xavier Messina
Architecture traditionnelle
Cameroon
ulrich Keutchatang
Skyline de Yaoundé
Yaoundé
Kelly
Skyline de Yaoundé
Yaoundé
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Skyline de Yaoundé
Yaoundé
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Skyline de Yaoundé
Yaoundé
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Skyline de Yaoundé
Yaoundé
Akif Hava
Lieu incontournable
Cameroon
Sami Aksu
Lieu incontournable
Cameroon
Diego F. Parra
Lieu incontournable
Cameroon
Alesia Kozik