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           CAMEROON
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Cameroon is a triangular-
shaped country of diverse
landscapes in west central
Africa. It stretches from Lake
Chad at its apex to the
northern borders of Equatorial
Guinea, Gabon and the Congo in
the south. The climate is
equatorial with high
temperatures and plentiful
rain. The majority of the
population lives in the south
where they grow maize and
vegetables. In the drier
north, where drought and
hunger are well known, life is
harder. Bananas, coffee and
cocoa are the major exports.

Area (Sq. Km.): 480,620

Population: 11,236,000

Capital: Yaounde

Language:
English
French

Religion:
Animist 51%
Christian 39%
Moslem 16%

Government Type:
Republic, one-party
presidential regime.

Currency: Franc CFA

Embassy:
26 Stormont Road
London
N6 4NP
0181-341-4449

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Foreign Office Advice:

The worsening economic
situation has led to an
increase in violent crime and
visitors should take care
especially in the cities of
Yeounde, Douala and Bamenda.
Do NOT travel outside towns at
night. Highway robberies,
especially in the three
northern provinces continue to
be a problem and travellers
are at risk on the stretch of
road between Waza and the
border crossing with Chad at
Kousseri. Before embarking on
this journey, travellers
should seek advice from the
local police and be prepared
to travel with a military
escort.

Other parts of the country
remain relatively calm and
there are no travel
restrictions.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129