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Cameroon

Republic of Cameroon · Middle Africa

About Cameroon

Cameroon (officially Republic of Cameroon) is a country in Middle Africa, with Yaoundé as its capital. It is home to roughly 29.88 million people, giving a population density of about 63 people per square kilometre. The country covers 475,442 km² of land and shares land borders with 6 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $58.93B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.588. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), and the main languages are English, French.

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Fun facts about Cameroon

• Cameroon is the 51st most populous country in the world, with about 29.88 million people.
• By land area it is the 53rd-largest country in the world, covering 475,442 km².
• It has the world's 91st-largest economy by nominal GDP ($58.93B).
• Cameroon shares land borders with 6 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of medium human development, with an HDI of 0.588.
• Cameroon has a population density of about 63 people per square kilometre.

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