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The earliest inhabitants of Cameroon were likely the Bakas (pygmies), who still inhabit the forests of the south and east regions.

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Yaoundé

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
3.8M
Coordinates
3.85, 11.50
71st most populous city in the world

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

From the “History” section

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Yaoundé has a higher standard of living and security than the rest of Cameroon due to its administrative and diplomatic structures.

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Yaoundé

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
3.8M
Coordinates
3.85, 11.50
71st most populous city in the world

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

From the “Economy” section

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Yaoundé features a tropical wet and dry climate, with a lengthy wet season covering a ten-month span between March and November.

Yaoundé
Cameroon
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Yaoundé

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
3.8M
Coordinates
3.85, 11.50
71st most populous city in the world

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

From the “Climate” section

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The national football team plays some of its home matches in the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium, located in Yaoundé.

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Yaoundé

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
3.8M
Coordinates
3.85, 11.50
71st most populous city in the world

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

From the “Sports” section

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Joel Embiid, center for the Philadelphia 76ers, and Luc Mbah a Moute, who was a forward for the Los Angeles Clippers, are from Yaoundé.

Yaoundé
Cameroon
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Yaoundé

Cameroon

Country
Cameroon
Population
3.8M
Coordinates
3.85, 11.50
71st most populous city in the world

Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

From the “Notable people” section

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