Cameroon at a glance

The former French and British parts of Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country of Cameroon.
Location:

The Climate: 

It varies with the terrain, from tropical along the coast and semiarid and hot in the north.

Population:

19,294,149

Life expectancy:

54 years of age

People living with HIV/AIDS 

540,000

Religions:

indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20%

Oficial Languages:

English and French 

Government type:

republic; multiparty presidential regime  

Population below poverty line:

48%