Cameroon has more than 200 different linguistic groups. It is known as "Africa in miniature" due to its diversity.
The Central African country has one of the highest literacy rates on the continent. Like many African countries its progress is hampered by persistent problems with corruption.
Created in 1961 by the unification of two former colonies, one British and one French it is divided by a French-English language border.
Cameroon is famous for its national football team.
Many protected areas are still in modest condition, mostly because there is less tourism in Cameroon than in other regions of Africa. There are ten national parks in Cameroon, but most of them have few infrastructure and are rarely visited.
Recently the north has seen unrest due to Islamist groups.
The Central African country has one of the highest literacy rates on the continent. Like many African countries its progress is hampered by persistent problems with corruption.
Created in 1961 by the unification of two former colonies, one British and one French it is divided by a French-English language border.
Cameroon is famous for its national football team.
Many protected areas are still in modest condition, mostly because there is less tourism in Cameroon than in other regions of Africa. There are ten national parks in Cameroon, but most of them have few infrastructure and are rarely visited.
Recently the north has seen unrest due to Islamist groups.
