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Cameroon is nicknamed "Africa in miniature" because its landscape spans nearly every major ecosystem on the continent, from beaches and rainforest to desert and savanna.
Cameroon
Republic of Cameroon
Population, GDP, and key facts about Cameroon — updated for 2026.
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Cameroon quick facts
- Population
- 29,123,744
- Area
- 475,440 km²
- Population density
- 60 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 53.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.8K
- Capital
- Yaounde
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF)
- Languages
- English, French
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What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
What is Cameroon's population?
Cameroon has a population of 29,123,744.
What is Cameroon's GDP per capita?
Cameroon's GDP per capita is US$ 1.8K.
What is the currency of Cameroon?
The currency of Cameroon is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
Is Cameroon bigger than Niger?
Niger is about 2.7× the size of Cameroon by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.