Full country name: Republic of Cameroon
Area: 475,440 sq km (183,569 sq mi)
Population: 15.4 million
Capital city: Yaoundé (pop 730,000)
Languages: 24 major African language groups, English, French
Religion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, Muslim
Government: Unitary republic
President: Paul Biya
GDP per head: US$2,000
Inflation: 2.5%
Major industries: Petroleum production and refining, textiles, lumber, coffee, cocoa, cotton, rubber, bananas, oilseed, grains, root starches, livestock, timber
Sweltering rainforests and wildlife parks. Cameroon is one of Africa's most naturally and culturally diverse countries. Stage II's first taste of hot, humid Africa.
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