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Cameroon

The original report was published in The Independent on Friday, July 15, 2011
Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
Paul Biya, President of Cameroon
Cameroon, Long-standing political stability
Widely considered a role model for the region, Cameroon has enjoyed political and social stability since its independence. Central Africa’s best kept secret is unveiled here
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Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
Political stability, a key enabler for development
Achieving political and social stability gave Cameroon a solid bedrock for growth
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Finance | Africa | Cameroon
Essimi Menye, Minister of Finance of Cameroon
Enduring economic performance
With sights set on diversifying the economy, Cameroon will rely on its vast natural resources
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Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
SMEs form the backbone of a healthy economy
The business environment is being improved and the enterprise creation process speeded up
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Agriculture | Africa | Cameroon
Quality and diversity boost agricultural exports
With the gradual diversification of revenue sources under way, economic growth in Cameroon will increasingly rely on exports of agribusiness to generate revenue.
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Energy | Africa | Cameroon
Putting water to energetic use
Renewable energy in Cameroon includes wind, solar, biogas and tidal power.
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Education | Africa | Cameroon
New plan targets gender parity
The national drive to increase the enrolment of girls in primary school education gained a major boost on May 4 with the launch of the Cameroon Chapter of the UN Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI).
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
First Ladies Chantal Biya and Michelle Obama in New York last September
The foundations of an equitable future
Chantal Biya is behind numerous organisations aiding society’s disadvantaged
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
Rhythm and drums
Cameroon has a deep and rich musical heritage, dating back to long before the country’s colonial period, but it is also a strong and steady contributor to the world of contemporary popular music.
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
‘Cameroon is at the crossroads where the entire land of Africa seems to meet’
Baba Hamadou, Cameroon’s Minister of Tourism, outlines the Government’s plan to showcase to the world a nation whose truly rich diversity encapsulates the entire African continent and an untapped tourism sector that is wide open to international involvement.
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Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
The Cameroon-UK entente, a vital partnership
The solid relations enjoyed by Cameroon and the UK over the years have seen the UK involved in a range of projects in Cameroon to promote democracy, human rights, youth development, peace building, the fight against corruption, climate change, regional integration and UK-Cameroon trade and investment.
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Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
The push for good governance and transparency
“The strengthening of the judicial system and the increase of transparency in Cameroon will contribute to President Biya’s objective of ensuring free and fair presidential elections this year,” says Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Amadou Ali.
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Industry and Trade | Africa | Cameroon
Southern Cameroon boasts vast timber resources
Meeting the Millennium Development Goals
In 2009, Cameroon’s Government prepared a long-term development strategy, called Vision 2035, to raise the country’s status to an emerging economy.
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Agriculture | Africa | Cameroon
An agricultural shot of health for the economy
Agriculture is the third-largest economic sector and provides jobs for 56 per cent of the workforce
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Energy | Africa | Cameroon
Central Africa’s ambitious new powerhouse
Cameroon has made advances in developing its energy sector, yet demand continues to steadily rise
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Education | Africa | Cameroon
Capacitating future entrepreneurs
Youthful in both history and people, Cameroon puts great emphasis on educating its young population
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
Celebrating women as agents of change
Women’s equality continues to make great strides both socially and in business
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
More than 200 traditional dances, each one associated with a different event or situation, express the nation’s cultural diversity
A microcosm of African culture that enables creativity to flourish
Intellectual and spiritual stimulation thrive among the nation’s mix of more than 200 languages and ethnic groups
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Tourism & Culture | Africa | Cameroon
From virgin beaches to wildlife safaris and cultural experiences, Cameroon is open to travellers who seek unique experiences
The true experience of diversity and discovery
Last year half a million visitors went to enjoy Cameroon’s beauty and hospitality
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World Report

LOCATION:   
Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria

AREA:   
total: 475,440 sq km
country comparison to the world: 54
land: 472,710 sq km
water: 2,730 sq km

AREA - comparative:   
slightly larger than California

CLIMATE:   
varies with terrain, from tropical along coast to semiarid and hot in north

NATURAL RESOURCES:   
petroleum, bauxite, iron ore, timber, hydropower

RELIGIONS:   
indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20%

LANGUAGES:   
24 major African language groups, English (official), French (official)

POPULATION:   
19,711,291 (July 2011 est.)
 
POPULATION GROWTH RATE:   
2.121% (2011 est.)
 
GOVERNMENT TYPE:   
republic; multiparty presidential regime

CAPITAL:   
name: Yaounde
 
INDEPENDENCE:   
1 January 1960 (from French-administered UN trusteeship)

AGRICULTURE - products:   
coffee, cocoa, cotton, rubber, bananas, oilseed, grains, root starches; livestock; timber

INDUSTRIES:   
petroleum production and refining, aluminum production, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair

EXPORTS:   
$4.495 billion (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 113
$4.079 billion (2009 est.)

IMPORTS:   
$4.975 billion (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 115
$4.405 billion (2009 est.)