Fun facts about Cameroon
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Cameroon was originally named by the Portuguese after the Wouri River, which they called Rio dos Camarões, meaning 'river of shrimps'.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From the “Etymology” section
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The longest continuous inhabitants of Cameroon are groups such as the Baka (Pygmies), with evidence of human occupation dating back 30,000 years.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From the “History” section
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Cameroon is often described as 'Africa in miniature' because it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From the “Geography” section
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The southern rainforest of Cameroon has vast timber reserves estimated to cover 37% of the country's total land area.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Cameroon has more than 20 protected reserves, including national parks and sanctuaries, to preserve its rich biodiversity.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south.
From the “Geography” section
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