Cameroon
Republic of Cameroon
Africa · Middle Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Samuel Eto'o
athlete
He is one of Africa's most celebrated footballers and a global sports figure.
Local Delicacy
Ndole
A well-known Cameroonian dish made with bitterleaf, nuts, and meat or fish.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Mount Cameroon
This active volcano is the country's highest peak and a major natural landmark.
Agriculture & Produce
Cassava is one of Cameroon's most widely grown staple crops and a central food source.
Bananas are one of Cameroon's most important fruit crops, including significant dessert banana production.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Drums are central across Cameroon’s many ethnic traditions for dance, ritual and celebration.
The balafon is widely used in Cameroonian traditional music, especially in western regions.
The mvet harp-zither is especially associated with Fang-Beti epic and storytelling traditions.
Talking drums are used in performance and communication in several Cameroonian cultures.
Various xylophone traditions remain important in local ceremonial and dance music.