AFRICA

🇨🇲 Cameroon

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Exchange Rate 1 USD = 556.44 XAF

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Last Updated Dec 18, 2024

About 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. Its coastline lies on the Bight of Biafra, part of the Gulf of Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its strategic position at the crossroads between West Africa and Central Africa, it has been categorized as being in both geostrategic locations. Cameroon's population of nearly 31 million people speak 250 native languages, in addition to the national tongues of English and French. The capital city of the country is Yaoundé.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Yaoundé

Population 29.4 million

Area 475,442 km²

Language English

Currency Central African CFA franc

GDP/Capita $1,830

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 556.44 XAF
GDP: $53.3B
GDP per Capita: $1,830

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 102,941 XAF

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 63.7 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Africa
Capital: Yaoundé
Area: 475,442 km²
Population: 29,442,327
Timezone: UTC+01:00
Languages: English, French
Calling Code: +237
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: CM