Cameroon

* Population: 18.5 million (UN, 2007)
* Capital: Yaounde
* Area: 475,4442 sq. km. (183,568 sq. miles)
* Major languages: French, English, languages of Bantu, Semi-Bantu and Sudanic groups
* Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
* Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 51 years (women) (UN)
* Main exports: Crude oil and petroleum products, timber, cocoa, aluminum, coffee, cotton
* Monetary Unit: CFA Franc
* GNI per capita: US $1,010 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .cm
* International dialing code: +237

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