Africa · Middle Africa
Cameroon
Republic of Cameroon
Capital
Yaoundé
Population
30,640,817
2026 estimate
Area
475,442 km²
Code
CMR
Languages
English, French
Currencies
Central African CFA franc (Fr)
Did you know?
- ✨A Central African nation nicknamed 'Africa in Miniature' because of its diverse geography, languages, and cultural landscapes.
- 🏳️What does its flag mean? The green stripe symbolizes the lush rainforests and agricultural land of the southern region. The red stripe and central gold 'Star of Unity' represent unity and independence. The yellow stripe symbolizes the sun, savannas, and northern desert landscapes.
- 🌍'Africa in Miniature': Cameroon contains almost all major African ecosystems within its borders: rainforests, savannas, deserts, volcanic mountains, and ocean coastlines.
- 🌋Mount Cameroon: Mount Cameroon is an active volcano and the highest peak in West and Central Africa (4,040 meters / 13,250 feet).
- ⚽Indomitable Lions: Cameroon's national football team is one of Africa's most successful, becoming the first African nation to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in 1990.
Location
6.00°, 12.00°
Actual size
Compared to Australia.
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Cameroon
475,442 km²
% of Australia
6.18%
