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French Cameroon
achieved independence in 1960 as the Republic of Cameroon. In 1961, the largely
Muslim northern two-thirds of British Cameroon voted to join Nigeria. And
Christian voted to join with the Republic of Cameroon to form the Federal
Republic of Cameroon. Ahmadou Ahidjo, a French-educated Fulani, was chosen
President of the federation in 1961. He successfully suppressed the UPC
rebellion, capturing the last important rebel leader in 1970. In 1972, a new
constitution replaced the federation with a unitary state. Cameroon first
populated by the mysterious Pygmies, and then the Bantu and Sudanic peoples, Cameroon would eventually became an infamous source of slaves for Muslim and European Traders. Misssionaries arrived in the mid-19th century, and the land was
consequently colonized by Germany. In the early 1900s (during first World War), it was invaded by both Britain and France, and was later divided between those two countries.
Cameroon is racially diverse with over 225 individual groups. The local economy is
motivated by foreign aid, but their have variety of agricultural ventures, oil, and timber production.
Though tourism is limited, but those that venture in enjoy the beach areas near Kribi. |
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Official Name(s)
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République du Cameroun
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Located
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Central Africa: Nigeria, Chad, Congo
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Capital
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Yaoundé
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Head of State |
President Paul Biya
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Area
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475,500 sq km
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Population
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13.6 million
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Growth rate
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2.8%
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Languages
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24 major African language groups, French & English
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Currency
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Central African CFA francs
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GNP per capita
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$8,615
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Inflation
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7%
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