Cameroon: flag, capital and key facts
Cameroon is a country in Africa whose capital is Yaoundé. It covers 475,442 km², making it the 53rd largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 26,545,863, 52nd in the world. It shares a land border with 6 countries. Official currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF).
Key facts about Cameroon
| Capital | Yaoundé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 26,545,863 (rank 52) |
| Land area | 475,442 km² (rank 53) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| GDP per capita | 1,700 USD |
| Main languages | French, English |
| ISO 3166-1 code | CM |
Which countries border Cameroon?
Cameroon shares a land border with 6 countries:
- the Central African Republic — capital Bangui
- Chad — capital N'Djamena
- Congo — capital Brazzaville
- Equatorial Guinea — capital Malabo
- Gabon — capital Libreville
- Nigeria — capital Abuja
Other countries in Africa
Play with Cameroon on Flagdle
Cameroon is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Yaoundé” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.