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Cameroon

Cameroon. By: Mack Belz. Bordering Countries : Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea. Bordering Bodies of Water: Gulf of Guinea Capital : Yaounde Rivers: Sanaga River, Lom River Reservoirs: Lagda Res., Mbakaou Res. Mountains : Mount Cameroon

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Cameroon

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  1. Cameroon By: Mack Belz

  2. Bordering Countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea. • Bordering Bodies of Water: Gulf of Guinea • Capital: Yaounde • Rivers: Sanaga River, Lom River • Reservoirs: Lagda Res., Mbakaou Res. • Mountains: Mount Cameroon • Major Cities: Douala, Yaounde, Garoua, Maroua, Bafousam Mount Cameroon

  3. Major Landmarks Castle of Puttkamer The Presidential Palace

  4. Dja Forest Reserve Outdoor Activities Waza National Park Korup National Park

  5. Red stands for unity, yellow stands for the sun and the savannahs in the northern part of the country, green stands for the forests in the southern part of Cameroon, and the star is referred to as “The Star of Unity.”

  6. Cameroon is located on the West Coast of Africa and forms a bridge from West Africa to Central Africa. • Cameroon has a tropical climate, with overall warm weather, and large amounts of rain.

  7. Methods of Transportation Boats Buses Cars

  8. Arts and Culture Bandjoun Museum Cameroon National Museum

  9. Top 3 Languages • French • English • Over 24 major African languages are spoken in Cameroon.

  10. Popular Food Fried Prunes

  11. Interesting Facts • Cameroon is home to the Goliath frog which is the largest frog in the world • Cameroon is referred to as “Africa in Miniature” • Mount Cameroon, an active volcano, erupted six times in the twentieth century.

  12. Natural Hazards Landslides Volcanoes

  13. Ethnic Groups- Khmer 90%, Chinese 5%, Vietnamese 5% and other 4%. Exports: Crude oil and petroleum products, lumber, cacao, aluminum Imports: machinery, transport equipment, fuel, food and electrical equipment. Life Expectancy: Males: 52 years Females 54 years Major Religions: Islam & Christianity

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