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About Cameroon

Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria

Climate: varies with terrain, from tropical along coast to semiarid and hot in north

Terrain: diverse, with coastal plain in southwest, dissected plateau in center, mountains in west, plains in north .

Waza National Park is Cameroon's most accessible and rewarding wildlife-viewing experience. Visitors can reasonably expect to see large numbers of elephants, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, monkeys and abundant birdlife. There are lions in the park, but seeing them requires some luck and a very early start.

Because of its modest oil resources and favorable agricultural conditions, Cameroon has one of the best-endowed primary commodity economies in sub-Saharan Africa. Still, it faces many of the serious problems facing other underdeveloped countries, such as a top-heavy civil service and a generally unfavorable climate for business enterprise.

Capital of Cameroon - Yaounde

Languages: French, English, 24 Major African Language Groups

Map of Cameroon, Africa Photographic Print

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Yaounde: Although the capital of Cameroon is a modern city, many of its attractions are more rustic in nature as the city was built on seven large hills. Mont Febe is considered a vacation getaway spot and makes for a great excursion, and nearby the Musée d'Art Cameroonais, housed on the grounds of a Benedictine monastery alongside a beautiful chapel, has an excellent collection of masks, art and instruments, otherwise, you can take a day trip 25 miles away to Luna Park, a large amusement park complex. Discover Your Next Destination

Great Books about Cameroon

Cameroon (Enchantment of the World. Second Series)

by: Patricia K. Kummer

Amazon Price: $38.00 (as of 07/12/2009)

Culture and Customs of Cameroon (Culture and Customs of Africa)

by: John Mukum Mbaku

Amazon Price: $41.56 (as of 07/12/2009)

The Village of Round and Square Houses

by: Ann Grifalconi

Grade 2-4 The telling of this beautifully coordinated African folk tale is shared by a little girl and her grandmother who live in the village of Tos in West Central Africa. This village in Cameroons is located at the foot of Naka Mountain

Amazon Price: $16.19 (as of 07/12/2009)

Cameroon: The Bradt Travel Guide

by: Ben West

Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)

man no be God: Bushdoctor in Cameroon

by: Dieter Lemke

A fascinating story of one man's life and work as a medical missionary in Cameroon, Africa. It is an absorbing and often humorous series of anecdotes and observations of the challenges and rewards of working as a doctor in Africa, as well as the unique opportunity he had to learn from the people of these intricate and colorful cultures. The book leads thoughtfully into a discussion of the topical and immediate challenge of facing AIDS in this part of the continent, describing methods that are saving lives, and thus retaining optimism and hope for the future of Cameroon and Africa.

Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/12/2009)

Arthroleptidae is a family of order Anura found in Sub-Saharan Africa.

These frogs are also known as squeakers because of their high-pitched cal

Squeaker, Near Kam, Eastern Cameroon Photographic Print

Tandy, Mills

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Cameroon Coffee

Cameroon Boyo Coffee, 1 lb Whole Bean FlavorSeal Vacuum Bag

Amazon Price: $15.25 (as of 07/12/2009)

* Cameroon Boyo is grown according to strict organic methods by small farmers
* Coffee farms grown at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet
* Coffees grown in dark and nutrient rich volcanic soil
* Freshly roasted, vacuum packed and shipped per your order.

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Bantu speakers were among the first groups moved into Cameroon from equatorial Africa, settling in the south and later in the west.
The Muslim Fulani from the Niger basin arrived in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and settled in the north.
From 1961 until spring 1972, Cameroon was governed as a federation, with east (formerly French) Cameroon and west (formerly British) Cameroon having individual governments-each with a parliament and ministries-in addition to the federal government structure.

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Police checkpoints are common in Cameroon and the police may request payments from drivers and other occupants of the vehicle.
Cameroon is a very conservative society and you should dress and behave so as not to offend.
Medical facilities in urban areas of Cameroon are limited and are inadequate in the rural areas.

Cameroon Government: D'un point de vue historique l'Assemblée Nationale est la première institution du Cameroun de l'ère moderne.
Baka Pygmies of Cameroon: A people of hunters and gatherers, Baka Pygmies live in the rainforest of Cameroon.

Beijing Olympics 2008

Profile of Cameroon: Cameroon at the Beijing Olympics - see photos

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Tips on Booking Your Air Travel Ticket Online

Whenever you hop online to book your airline ticket online, you notice that the prices have gone up significantly. Since the fuel prices are touching an all time high, traveling by air is becoming cheaper than traveling by road. Here are a few tips that will help you save when booking your tickets online. It is always recommended that you do an advanced booking of your tickets to get the best deals. Most airlines offer great prices on advanced booking.

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The more frequently you travel the more miles you will collect and thus over time you can get discounts on tickets or sometimes even free. Some airlines also extend these miles on leisure travel also.

Hope that you make your next ticket purchase considering these tips and save a couple of hundred dollars.

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