On this day in 1960 formerly known as French Cameroon gained independence from France. On 1 October 1961, the formerly known British Southern Cameroon gained independence and joined the French Cameroon to form Federal Republic of Cameroon.
Interesting facts about Cameroon:
– There are about 230 spoken languages in Cameroon
– Cameroon is very geographically and culturally diverse
– Cameron receives plenty of rainfall every year, making it one of the wettest places on Earth
– Cameroon has one of the three waterfalls in Africa that empties directly into the ocean – called Lobé Waterfalls
– Thermal springs can be found through the country
– Mount Cameroon is an active volcano, and about 500,000 people live near it
– Sanaga River is the longest river in Cameroon
– Cameroon is a leading producer of crude oil and is developing its production of natural gas
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