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The flag of Cameroon

Green, red and yellow are Pan-African colours; the star symbolises unity.

Quick facts

Capital
Yaoundé
Region
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Population
29,879,337

The flag of Cameroon is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Africa. Green, red and yellow are Pan-African colours; the star symbolises unity.

The flag of Cameroon

Green, red and yellow are Pan-African colours; the star symbolises unity. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.

Capital and location

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, in Middle Africa, part of Africa.

Currency

The official currency of Cameroon is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).

People

Cameroon is home to around 29,879,337 people.

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Nearby countries

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