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Geography and Demographics
- Cameroon is located in Central Africa and shares borders with Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of the Congo.
- It has a population of nearly 31 million speaking 250 languages, with French and English as official languages.
- The capital city is Yaoundé; it has a strategic coastal position on the Gulf of Guinea.
Historical Overview
- Early inhabitants included the Sao civilization and Baka hunter-gatherers.
- The territory became a German colony in 1884 and was divided between France and the UK after WWI.
- Gained independence in 1960 and 1961; the UPC party advocated independence but was banned.
- In 1972, it was renamed the United Republic of Cameroon and became the Republic of Cameroon in 1984.
Current Government and Society
- The country is governed as a unitary presidential republic under President Paul Biya since 1982, with a one-party state.
- Christianity is the main religion, with tensions in English-speaking regions over independence desires.
- Known for diverse geography and culture, and major cities include Douala, Yaoundé, and Garoua.
Culture and Memberships
- Famous for native music styles and its national football team.
- A member of various international organizations, including the African Union and the United Nations.