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Cameroon

Cameroon is a country in Middle Africa, covering about 475,442 km² (183,568 sq mi). Its capital is Yaoundé. It shares a land border with the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria.

Capital
Yaoundé
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Area
475,442 km²
Languages
English and French
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Calling code
+237
Internet domain
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