Cameroon
Cameroon is a country in Africa with a population of 28,372,690. Its capital is Yaoundé and the currency is the CFA Franc (Central) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $1,700, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Cameroon?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 1,860,054 in 1800 to 28,372,690 in 2023
From 33.1 yrs in 1950 to 63.7 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is CM?
CM is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Cameroon, a country in Africa with its capital at Yaoundé.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The main language spoken in Cameroon is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
What is the country calling code for Cameroon?
The international dialling code for Cameroon is +237. Its two-letter country code is CM.
What currency is used in Cameroon?
Cameroon uses the CFA Franc (Central) (Fr), currency code XAF.
What is the population of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population of about 28,372,690 people across 475,442 km².