Basic Information

• Full Name: Cameroon
• Capital: Yaoundé
• Area (km²): 475, 442 km2
• Population growth rate: 2.56% (2018 est.)
• Life expectancy (years): 59.0
• Percentage of population below poverty line: 30% (2017 est.)
• Percentage of population in cities: 56.0% (2017 est.)
• Spoken languages: Official languages are: English and French, and 230 other language groups
• Major religions: Christianity and Islam are the two main religions in Cameroon. Christianity (70.0%), Islam (20.0%), Traditional African religion (6.0%), Others (4.0%)
• Ethnic groups: Cameroon has an extremely heterogeneous population, consisting of approximately 250 ethnic groups. Highlanders 38%, Kirdi 18%, Fulani 14%, Coastal Tropical Forest 12%, Southern Tropical Forest 18%
• Literacy rate: 75%
• Name of currency: CFA-Franc BEAC
• Internet domain of country: .cm
• International dialing code: +237
• Percentage of people with mobile phone: 81.3%
• Prime Minister: Prime Minister Chief Joseph Dion Ngute (2019-present)
• Head of State: President Paul Biya (1982-present)