The flag of Cameroon is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, red and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.

Cameroon

Republic of Cameroon

AfricaMiddle AfricaIndependentUN Member

Cameroon (officially Republic of Cameroon) is an independent country located in Middle Africa, Africa. With a population of 29,442,327 people, it ranks #52 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 475,442 km² (#55 globally), with a population density of 62 people per km². The capital city is Yaoundé. The official languages are English, French.

Key Facts

Population

29,442,327

#52 world ranking

Area

475,442 km²

#55 world ranking

Population Density

62/km²

Capital

Yaoundé

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

6

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+237

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
What is the population of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population of 29,442,327 people, ranking #52 in the world by population.
How big is Cameroon?
Cameroon covers an area of 475,442 km², ranking #55 in the world by area. The population density is 62 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Cameroon?
The official languages of Cameroon are: English, French.
What is the currency of Cameroon?
The currency of Cameroon is Central African CFA franc (Fr).
What countries border Cameroon?
Cameroon shares borders with 6 countries: Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon.

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