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Cameroon is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for a good reason – it is one of the most diverse countries in Africa, hosting a myriad of ethnic and language groups and fascinating traditional culture and history! The amazing thing about Cameroon is that while it is off the beaten track in terms of head counts for tourist numbers, its tour packages offer the most out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Many a visitor has left Cameroon starry eyed after being taken through the remote sub-Saharan villages, through the tropical rain forests where the nomadic Pygmy people thrive, to fresh seafood on the beach. For eco-tourism enthusiasts Mount Cameroon comes highly recommended, with a range of habitats to explore and wildlife to see. The beautiful dark chocolate coloured beaches stretch along the western coastline and can be easily visited at Mile 6 Beach, Mile 8 'Estisha Beach' and Mile 11 'Seme New Beach'. These beaches offer stunning views of the islands and Mount Cameroon. Look out for the family of Mona monkeys resident at Mile 6 beach! Tour packages will give you the opportunity to experience nature in its original state and expose you to one of the most beautiful views of unspoiled nature in the world.
Full name: Republic of Cameroon
• Population: 16.6 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Yaounde
• Area: 465,458 sq km (179,714 sq miles)
• Major languages: French, English, languages of Bantu, Semi-Bantu and Sudanic groups
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
• Life expectancy: 45 years (men), 46 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
• Main exports: Crude oil and petroleum products, timber, cocoa, aluminium, coffee, cotton
• GNI per capita: US $1,010 (World Bank, 2006)
• Internet domain: .cm
• International dialling code: +237
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