Situated in Middle Africa, Cameroon 🇨🇲 (officially Republic of Cameroon) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 29.1 million and a total area of 475,442 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Cameroon through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Yaoundé, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Cameroon located?
Cameroon lies in Middle Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 475,442 square kilometres, it ranks 55th in the world by total area.
Cameroon has a coastline as well as land borders with Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Yaoundé serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cameroon has to offer.
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Who lives in Cameroon?
Cameroon is home to approximately 29.1 million residents — the 52nd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Cameroonians.
Cameroon is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cameroon rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cameroon is +237. Websites from the country typically use the .cm internet domain.
If Cameroon came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Yaoundé) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Cameroon shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Cameroon
- Cameroon's flag emoji is 🇨🇲 — its two-letter country code is CM and its three-letter code is CMR.
- Cameroon covers 475,442 km², ranking 55th in the world by area.
- With about 29.1 million people, Cameroon holds the 52nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Cameroon is a member state of the United Nations.
- Cameroon shares borders with 6 countries.
Cameroon — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cameroon?
- The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
- What is the population of Cameroon?
- Cameroon has a population of approximately 29,123,744 people, ranking 52nd in the world.
- Where is Cameroon located?
- Cameroon is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Cameroon?
- The languages spoken in Cameroon include English and French.
- What currency is used in Cameroon?
- Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
