Cameroon

Cameroon can be called Africa in miniature because of its location, climate and resources for tourism. This large and sufficiently developed country in the central Africa, washed by the waters of the Atlantic, must undoubtedly be visited at least once in a lifetime.

The climate is equatorial tropical, more humid on the coast and much drier and hotter in the north of the country. The rainy season here lasts from May to September and is characterized by precipitation mainly at night and in the morning.

There are high mountains in the country. One of them is the highest point of the country - Mount Cameroon (4070 m). The dense tropical forests of Dzanga-Sangi in the southeast and the resort towns of Limbe and Kribi on the coast of the warm Atlantic. There are various pdyazhi both with black and white sand and just 80 km from the main port of the country - Douala. The history of this country is also interesting, which was passed from hand to hand during the times of colonization from the Germans who dominated the British in 1814 in 1914 and then divided between the British and French in 1919. The French dominated it until independence in January 1960.

Territory: 475442 square meters. km

Capital: Yaoundé, Central Province

Largest cities: Douala, Yaounde, Bafousam, Ebolova, Bertoua

Languages: Official languages ​​- French, English

Population: 16,200,000 

Currency: Central African Franc, 656 F CFA = 1 EURO

The main industries: agricultural products, aluminum production, chemical industry, deforestation, seafood, tourism

Export: Oil, Aluminum, Wood, Bananas, Cocoa, Rubber, Palm Oil, Seafood

Climate: Tropical warm and humid. Average temperature: October to May 25-32 and from June to September 20-25 degrees. Precipitation falls mainly in the rainy season from June to September.

Time Zone: 2 hours behind Moscow

Visa: A visa is required to enter Cameroon and must be received in advance. The embassy of the country is located in Moscow.

Vaccinations: A yellow fever vaccination is required. It is also recommended to take prophylactic agents against malaria.

Credit Cards: VISA cards are accepted for payment only in hotels and major stores

Currency Exchange: It is better to have Euros for Foreign exchange. Central African Franc to Euro exchange rate set at 1 Euro = 656 F CFA

Tips: In Cameroon it is customary to pay tips. In a restaurant: about 10% of the total amount of the bill (including drinks). Porter services: about 0.5 Euro per piece of luggage. Driver Guide: 2 Euros per person per day for work.

Voltage: 220-230 volts with a double (European type) socket.

Drinking water: Water from the tap in Cameroon is not recommended for drinking. Buy bottled water!

Car rental: In Cameroon right-hand traffic. Speed ​​limit: within the city-60 km per hour, on the highway-110 km per hour. The condition of renting a car with a driver is often set, which basically applies to all cars. If you manage to get a car for selfdrive please have an international driver's license and a credit card to be able to rent a car. Car rentals are only in major cities and airports.