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Cameroon — silhouette, capital and facts
Cameroon is in Africa and its capital is Yaoundé. With about 28 million people and 475,442 km², it ranks 53rd in area and 51st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Cameroon, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 28 million
- Area
- 475,442 km²
- Language
- French and English
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc
- Flag colors
- green, red, yellow
Borders
Cameroon shares a land border with 6 countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
Fun facts about Cameroon
- Cameroon is called Africa in miniature because it packs in beaches, rainforests, savannas, mountains and semi-desert.
- The name comes from Portuguese: explorers called the Wouri River the Rio dos Camarões for its abundance of shrimp.
- Mount Cameroon is an active volcano on a coast that is among the rainiest places on the planet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
Which continent is Cameroon in?
Cameroon is in Africa.
Which countries border Cameroon?
Cameroon shares a land border with 6 countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Cameroon?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Cameroon is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Cameroon?
Cameroon is called Africa in miniature because it packs in beaches, rainforests, savannas, mountains and semi-desert. The name comes from Portuguese: explorers called the Wouri River the Rio dos Camarões for its abundance of shrimp. Mount Cameroon is an active volcano on a coast that is among the rainiest places on the planet.
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