Rahim Tabet | Februari 10, 2016 |
Africa
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Cameroon
Cameroon (French: Cameroun) is a country in Africa which was created in 1961 by merging the French Cameroun and British Cameroons. Cameroon bordering Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde. A number of major cities in Cameroon: Kribi, Douala, Bafoussam, Garoua and Maroua.
Cameroon is known for its diverse nature and rich wildlife. Cameroon holds seven national parks where you among others, caves, forests, rocks, waterfalls and encounters many different animals. Some animals that live in Cameroon elephants, giraffes, lions, crocodiles, hippos and chimpanzees. The main attraction of Cameroon Mount Cameroon. This is a volcano of about 4000 meters high. On and around this volcano grow many different plants and trees are common animal species. Down this volcano on the coast you will find mangrove forests, swamps and narrow sandy beaches. In the north of the country you can also find several desert plains. The Cameroonian cuisine is known for its grilled chicken and hot sauces.
Official Name: Republic of Cameroon
Continent: Africa
Surface: 475 442 km²
Capital: Yaoundé
Population: 20,129,878 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 4040 m (Mount Cameroon)
Distance (Amsterdam - Yaounde): 5.409 km
Flight Duration: about 8 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Cameroon.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February and December are the best months to travel to Cameroon. This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Cameroon. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Cameroon has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 40 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Cameroon, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Cameroon can be found on Climate Info.
Language
French and English are both official languages in Cameroon.
Want free from or into French and / or English translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Cameroon in The Hague.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin (also Cameroon): benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Cameroon in the Netherlands cameroon-embassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Cameroon is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Cameroon is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
In Cameroon paid the CFA franc (XAF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Cameroon can be found on our ATMs page. However, the Dutch do not accept debit cards.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Cameroon one hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Cameroon, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Cameroon, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Cameroon.
Electricity
In Cameroon, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Cameroon can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 119
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Cameroon can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Cameroon available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites of Cameroon end in .cm.
Official websites of Cameroon: spm.gov.cm and cameroontourist.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Cameroon 00237 or +237.
Want to call from Cameroon to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Cameroon.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Cameroon.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Cameroon available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Cameroon? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Cameroon, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Cameroon?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Cameroon earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Cameroon, please visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Cameroon can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Cameroon.
- Alcohol: Buy from age 21, drinking age 18.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Cameroon has been in German, English and French hands?
... In 1986, about 1,700 people were killed in a limnic eruption in Cameroon?
... Only 79% of children are registered at birth in Cameroon?
... Approximately doing half the children under 14 in child labor?
... In Cameroon more than 230 different peoples lives?
... Football is the main sport in Cameroon?
Cameroon is known for its diverse nature and rich wildlife. Cameroon holds seven national parks where you among others, caves, forests, rocks, waterfalls and encounters many different animals. Some animals that live in Cameroon elephants, giraffes, lions, crocodiles, hippos and chimpanzees. The main attraction of Cameroon Mount Cameroon. This is a volcano of about 4000 meters high. On and around this volcano grow many different plants and trees are common animal species. Down this volcano on the coast you will find mangrove forests, swamps and narrow sandy beaches. In the north of the country you can also find several desert plains. The Cameroonian cuisine is known for its grilled chicken and hot sauces.
Official Name: Republic of Cameroon
Continent: Africa
Surface: 475 442 km²
Capital: Yaoundé
Population: 20,129,878 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 4040 m (Mount Cameroon)
Distance (Amsterdam - Yaounde): 5.409 km
Flight Duration: about 8 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Cameroon.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February and December are the best months to travel to Cameroon. This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Cameroon. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Cameroon has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 40 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Cameroon, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Cameroon can be found on Climate Info.
Language
French and English are both official languages in Cameroon.
Want free from or into French and / or English translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Cameroon in The Hague.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin (also Cameroon): benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Cameroon in the Netherlands cameroon-embassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Cameroon is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Cameroon is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
In Cameroon paid the CFA franc (XAF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Cameroon can be found on our ATMs page. However, the Dutch do not accept debit cards.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Cameroon one hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Cameroon, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Cameroon, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Cameroon.
Electricity
In Cameroon, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Cameroon can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 119
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Cameroon can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Cameroon available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites of Cameroon end in .cm.
Official websites of Cameroon: spm.gov.cm and cameroontourist.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Cameroon 00237 or +237.
Want to call from Cameroon to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Cameroon.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Cameroon.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Cameroon available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Cameroon? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Cameroon, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Cameroon?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Cameroon earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Cameroon, please visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Cameroon can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Cameroon.
- Alcohol: Buy from age 21, drinking age 18.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... Cameroon has been in German, English and French hands?
... In 1986, about 1,700 people were killed in a limnic eruption in Cameroon?
... Only 79% of children are registered at birth in Cameroon?
... Approximately doing half the children under 14 in child labor?
... In Cameroon more than 230 different peoples lives?
... Football is the main sport in Cameroon?
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