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Cameroonian cuisineCameroonian cuisine is one of the most varied in Africa due to Cameroon's location on the crossroads between the north, west, and center of the continent; the diversity in ethnicity with mixture ranging from Bantus, Bamileke people, Bamoun, Bamenda people and Shuwa Arabs, as well as the influence of German, French and British colonization.- Cinema of CameroonThe cinema of Cameroon includes French and English-language filmmaking. The Anglophone film industry is sometimes known as Collywood.
- Culture of CameroonCameroon has a rich and diverse culture made up of a mix of about 250 indigenous populations and just as many languages and customs.
- Demographics of CameroonThe demographic profile of Cameroon is complex for a country of its population.
- Economy of CameroonCameroon has a developing economy considered lower-middle income. It was one of the most prosperous in Africa for a quarter of a century after independence.
- Education in CameroonCameroon is a Central African nation on the Gulf of Guinea. Bantu speakers were among the first groups to settle Cameroon, followed by the Muslim Fulani until German domination in 1884. After World War I, the French took over 80% of the area, and the British 20%.
- Geography of CameroonAt 475,440 km2 (183,570 sq mi), Cameroon is the world's 53rd largest country. It is slightly larger than the nation of Sweden and the US state of California. It is comparable in size to Papua New Guinea. Cameroon's landmass is 472,710 km2 (182,510 sq mi), with 2,730 km2 (1,050 sq mi) of water.
- Health in Cameroon0% of what it should be fulfilling for the right to health based on its level of income. 7% of what is expected based on its current income. 5% of what is expected based on the nation's level of income. 9% of what the nation is expected to achieve based on the resources (income) it is available.
- History of CameroonAt the crossroads of West Africa and Central Africa, the territory of what is now Cameroon has seen human habitation since some time in the Middle Paleolithic, likely no later than 130,000 years ago.
- Languages of CameroonCameroon is home to at least 250 languages, with some accounts reporting around 600. These include 55 Afro-Asiatic languages, two Nilo-Saharan languages, four Ubangian languages, and 169 Niger–Congo languages.
- Mass media in CameroonThe mass media in Cameroon includes independent outlets. The nation has only one national newspaper, which is state owned.
- Politics of CameroonThe politics of Cameroon takes place in the context of an electoral autocracy where multi-party elections have been held since 1992, the ruling party wins every election, and Paul Biya has been president since 1982.
- Religion in CameroonChristianity is the majority religion in Cameroon, with significant minorities of Islam and traditional faiths.
- Sport in CameroonSports in Cameroon is practiced widely by the population and advocated by the national government. Cameroonians take pride in victories at international competitions, making sport an important source of national unity.
- Tourism in CameroonTourism in Cameroon is a growing but relatively minor industry. Since the 1970s, the government of Cameroon has cultivated the industry by creating a ministry of tourism and by encouraging investment by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.
- Wildlife of CameroonThe wildlife of Cameroon is composed of its flora and fauna. Bordering Nigeria, it is considered one of the wettest parts of Africa and records Africa's second highest concentration of biodiversity.
