Republic of Cameroon

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Emblem The emblem of Cameroon consists of a shield with writings

Emblem

The emblem of Cameroon consists of a shield with writings

(in English and French) above and below it. Behind the shield there are two crossed fascias. The shield has the same color as the flag of Cameroon. In the middle of it there is a schematic map of the country. The scales of justice are laid on over the map on the country.

Cameroon – «the river of shrimps» (from Portuguese language)

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The form of government-president republic The president-Paul Biya The date of

The form of government-president republic

The president-Paul Biya

The date of independence
The 1

of January 1960
(from France)
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Political-geographic situation Republic of Cameroon is situated in the middle of

Political-geographic situation

Republic of Cameroon is situated in the middle of the

western shore of Africa;
It has coastal and neighbour’s location;

Nigeria

Chad

Central african Republic

Congo

Gabon

Equator. Guinea

Atlantic ocean

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Political-geographic situation Cameroon doesn’t enter into any political coalition✔ ►World organizations

Political-geographic situation

Cameroon doesn’t enter into any political coalition✔
►World organizations and Cameroon:
The

countries of Africa,Caribbean island countries and Pacific ocean;
Organization of African Unity
Commonwealth of Nations
World Trade Organization (WTO)
UNESCO
United Nations (UN)
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Change of political and geographic position during the time Pre-colonial age

Change of political and geographic position during the time

Pre-colonial age
1472 –the

creation of the first commercial trading station by Portuguese
XVII – the creation of early federal government - Mandara
1715 – the transformation of Mandara to sultanate
XVIII – vigorous European colonization
1884 – addition to German empire
1888 – active developing of new lands of Cameroon
1916 – occupation of England and France
1922 – separation of Cameroon between England and France
1961 – the creation of independent Republic of Cameroon

During the history the territory of Cameroon was being passed from hands to hands: at the beginning the territory was divided between local ancient tribes and then between European governments. For the time being after the independence was gained the global conflicts weren't arise.

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The country of contrasts

The country of contrasts

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The national currency– CFA franc

The national currency– CFA franc

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Economical situation Cameroon – one of the richest countries of Black

Economical situation

Cameroon – one of the richest countries of Black Africa;
GDP-

25 000 millions $
World trade routs: Cameroon shares a border with Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It has an active trades with all these countries.
Cameroon is endowed with significant natural resources, including oil and gas, high value timber species, minerals, and agricultural products such as coffee, cotton, cocoa, maize, and cassava.
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The main trade partners USA France Italy Spain

The main trade partners

USA
France
Italy
Spain

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Cameroon- the largest producer of cacao beans in Africa (the same

Cameroon- the largest producer of cacao beans in Africa
(the same as

Côte d'Ivoire)

On the shelf of Gulf of Guinea the oil is being mined. On the second half of ninetieth in Cribi it was made the Off shore zone.

Cameroon-one of the most developed countries in Tropical Africa.
The value of producible goods amount to 51%

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Population The current population of Cameroon is 24,404,491based on the latest

Population

The current population of Cameroon is 24,404,491based on the latest United Nations estimates.
Cameroon population is

equivalent to 0.33% of the total world population.
Cameroon ranks number 54 in the list of countries by population.
The population density in Cameroon is 52 per Km2 (134 people per mi2).
The total land area is 472,814 Km2 (182,555 sq. miles)
55.6 % of the population is urban 
The median age in Cameroon is 18.6 years
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More than 130 ethnic groups live there-bamileke,kirdey,fulani,fang,duala and others. They belong

More than 130 ethnic groups live there-bamileke,kirdey,fulani,fang,duala and others. They belong

to different language groups, that is why official languages in the country are French and English, although a lot of other languages are used.
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Religious structure 35% -Catholic 18% -Protestant 20% -Muslim 17% -African beliefs (Vudu etc)

Religious structure

35% -Catholic
18% -Protestant
20% -Muslim
17% -African beliefs
(Vudu etc)

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Natural resources The country has got almost all known sorts of

Natural resources

The country has got almost all known sorts of

minerals: there are the birthplace of bauxite, ore, natural gas, oil and other materials. There are also precious jewels like diamonds and sapphire and also metals like gold and platinum.
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Relief The relief of Cameroun characterizes of alternation of mountains plateaus and planes.

Relief

The relief of Cameroun characterizes of alternation of mountains plateaus and

planes.
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Climate South – equatorial climatic zone; North – subequatorial zone;

Climate

South – equatorial climatic zone;
North – subequatorial zone;

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In the south — red and yellow, In the middle-red In


In the south — red and yellow, 
In the middle-red
In the north — red, brown

and tropical black,
In the mountains regions — humus

Grounds

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Agriculture– the main branch of Cameroon’s economic. 70% of population works

Agriculture– the main branch of Cameroon’s economic.

70% of population works in

agriculture.
The part of agriculture in GDP of Cameroun – 46 %
Extensive farming prevails In the structure of agriculture .
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Specialization of plant growing Tea Bananas Cacao-beans Corn Coffee Sweet potato Spices Cotton Wood

Specialization of plant growing

Tea

Bananas

Cacao-beans

Corn

Coffee

Sweet potato

Spices

Cotton

Wood

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Animal breeding Cattle head: large horned - 4,9 millions, sheep —

Animal breeding

Cattle head: large horned - 4,9 millions, 
sheep — 3,8 millions, goats — 3,8 млн, donkeys — 36 thousands, 
pigs — 1,4 millions, horses— 15 thousands. Fish crops — 80—85 thousands

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Issues Spreaded illnesses which transfers with water Poaching Volcanic activity Poverty,

Issues

Spreaded illnesses which transfers with water
Poaching
Volcanic activity
Poverty, illiteracy, low life

interval
45 % of population suffers from AIDS
Transport infrastructure is badly developed
Financial addiction from other governments
Demarcation of international boarders in the region of lake Chad.
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Customs, holidays and traditions.

Customs, holidays and traditions.

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The dance of monkey The dance of elephant The National Day- The 20th of May

The dance of monkey

The dance of elephant

The National Day- The 20th

of May
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The pearl of Cameroon- lake Chad

The pearl of Cameroon- lake Chad

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Dja Faunal Reserve It is located in the south easter Cameroon.

  Dja Faunal Reserve

It is located in the south easter Cameroon.
It

is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987.
Causes of inscription include diversity of species present in the park, the presence of five threatened species of mammal, and lack of disturbance within the park.
There are more than 1,500 known plant species in the reserve, over 107 mammals (including forest elephants, African forest buffalo and leopard) and more than 320 bird species. 
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The capital of Cameroon - city Yaoundé

The capital of Cameroon - city Yaoundé

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Capital: Yaounde

Capital: Yaounde

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The city Doula- the biggest sea port.

The city Doula- the biggest sea port.

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Palace of the Sultan of Bamun at Foumban Foumban or Fumban

Palace of the Sultan of Bamun at Foumban

Foumban or Fumban is a city in Cameroon,

lying north east of Bafoussam.
 It is a major town for the Bamoun people and is home to a museum of traditional arts and culture.
The palace, completed in 1917, resembles a medieval chateau. It houses the Sultan's Museum, which contains a multitude of royal gowns, arms, musical instruments, statues, jewellery, masks and colourful bead-covered thrones carved in the shapes of the men who sat on them.
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The museum of art in Yaoundé

The museum of art in Yaoundé