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
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.