Cameroon
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Yaoundé
- Population: approx. 28.5 million
- Languages: French, English (both official), plus over 230 indigenous languages (e.g. Ewondo, Fulfulde, Bamum)
- Area: 475,442 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+1 (WAT)
- Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Flag Colors: Green, red, yellow with a golden star
- National Holiday: May 20
- National Anthem: Ô Cameroun, Berceau de nos Ancêtres
- Neighboring Countries: Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Douala
- Yaoundé
- Bamenda
- Bafoussam
- Garoua
- Maroua
- Ngaoundéré
- Kumba
- Buea
- Nkongsamba
- Limbe
- Edea
- Ebolowa
- Bertoua
- Loum
Top 15 Highlights
- Mount Cameroon (active volcano)
- Waza National Park
- Kribi Beaches & Lobe Waterfalls
- Dja Faunal Reserve (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Limbe Wildlife Centre & Botanical Gardens
- Foumban Royal Palace & Museum
- Korup National Park
- Rhumsiki & Mandara Mountains
- Benoué National Park
- Ekom Nkam Waterfalls
- Black Sand Beaches of Limbe
- Lake Oku
- Mefou National Park (Primate Sanctuary)
- Lobéké National Park (Sangha Trinational)
- Ngaoundal Plateau
Climate and Nature
Cameroon is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" due to its incredible geographic and climatic diversity. The south experiences a humid tropical rainforest climate, the central highlands enjoy a cooler temperate climate, while the far north features arid Sahelian and savanna terrain.
Culture and Gastronomy
Cameroonian culture incorporates over 200 distinct ethnic groups, celebrated for diverse traditions, vibrant music styles (like Makossa and Bikutsi), and craftsmanship. Cuisine is flavorful and hearty. Notable national dishes include Ndolé (bitterleaf stew with peanuts and fish or meat), Poulet DG (chicken cooked with plantains and vegetables), and Koki (steamed bean cake).
Economy
Cameroon serves as the major economic engine of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Its economy is diversified, driven by agricultural exports (cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm oil), crude oil and natural gas production, forestry, and expanding trade services.
Did you know?
- Cameroon is nicknamed "Africa in Miniature" because it reflects all major landscapes, climates, and cultural zones found across the African continent.
- The Lobe Waterfalls near Kribi are among the world's very few waterfalls that plunge directly into the ocean.
- Mount Cameroon stands at 4,040 meters as the highest peak in West and Central Africa and remains an active volcano.
- The country's name originates from Rio dos Camarões ("River of Prawns"), a name given to the Wouri River by 15th-century Portuguese explorers.
- Dja Faunal Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting one of Africa's largest intact tracts of primary rainforest for lowland gorillas.
Live footage: Discover Cameroon via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Cameroon and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Cameroon: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Cameroon: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Cameroon in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
