Cameroon

n. Republic of Cameroon, republic on the western coast of central Africa; former German protectorate that was divided into British Cameroons and French Cameroons

The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of central and western Africa. It borders Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is called "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the southwest, and the largest cities are Douala, Yaoundé, and Garoua. Cameroon is home to over 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups. The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team. English and French are the official languages.
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Noun
1. an inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast
(hypernym) volcano
(part-holonym) Cameroon, Republic of Cameroon, Cameroun
2. a republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960
(synonym) Republic of Cameroon, Cameroun
(hypernym) African country, African nation
(part-holonym) Africa
(member-meronym) Cameroonian
(part-meronym) Yaounde, capital of Cameroon

n. Cameroon, state in western Africa

Flag of Cameroon
Background The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of an ethnic oligarchy. Map of Cameroon More about Cameroon: Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues