| Local name: République du Cameroun |
| Surface : 475.442 Kmq. |
| Population : 13.560.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: The country has two
distinct climatic areas. On the coast, the average annual rainfall is 152.5 inches;
precipitation often measures more than 33 feet a year. The mean temperature ranges from
24.4°C to 27°C (76°-81°F). In the south there are two dry seasons, December to
February and July to September. The northern part of the country has a more comfortable
climate. Total rainfall is about 31.2 inches, and the mean temperature ranges from 23°C
to 26°C (73°F - 79°F). The dry season in the north is from October to April. The
mountain ranges in the west have a heavier rainfall and cooler
temperatures. |
| VISAS: Required by all except: (a) nationals of Central African
Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon for a stay not exceeding 90 days; (b)
those in transit, holding onward tickets and continuing their journey on the first or same
aircraft within 24 hours and provided not leaving the airport. ...PASSPORTS:
Passports valid for a minimum of 6 months required by all. |
| Electricity: 220V. European round 2-pin plugs used. |
| Capital : Yaoundé |
| System : Presidential Republic |
| Languages : french, english, 24 major African
language groups |
| Religions : indigenous beliefs (26%), catholic (35%),
Muslim (22%). |
| Money : CFA franc (CFAF) |
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