Cameroon
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Cameroon. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Middle Africa
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Coordinates of the capital
- 3.87° N, 11.52° E
- Area
- 475,442 km²
- Official languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- CM
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Middle Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
Its capital is Yaoundé. Its area is about 475,442 km². By area, this country ranks 53 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: English, French. Currency: Central African CFA Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Bangui (Central African Republic), N'Djamena (Chad), Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville), Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), Libreville (Gabon), Abuja (Nigeria).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Cameroon: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Yaoundé.
- Cameroon: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
- Cameroon: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, French.
- Cameroon: what is the currency?
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc.
- Cameroon: what is the area?
- Its area is about 475,442 km². By area, this country ranks 53 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 54 in Africa.
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