AFRICA

CM flag Cameroon

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 29.4 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 556.44 XAF
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $1,830
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About CameroonOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of 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.

Capital Yaoundé
Population 29.4 million
Area 475,442 km²
Languages English, French
Currency Central African CFA franc (XAF)
GDP/Capita $1,830
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

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