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Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Cameroon say, side by side, checked daily.
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Level 2 of 4
Updated 14 May 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Updated 9 Feb 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Scams to know
Never pay or travel to adopt via a website or email; there are no adoption agencies.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Refuse to pay officials or locals demanding money for a so-called photo permit.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Refuse to pay; ask for a written ticket and settle it at the local court.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
Health
A yellow fever certificate is needed to enter for travellers aged one and over; hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid shots are recommended, along with routine vaccines, measles protection and a polio booster for adults.
Altitude sickness is a risk in some parts of the country.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Deep facts
| GDP | ≈ $58.9 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Per person | ≈ $1,972Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | crude petroleum, natural gas, gold, cocoa beans, wood (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 29.9 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Median age | 19.4 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 64.2 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 33.1%, Muslim 30.6%, Protestant 27.1% other Christian 6.1%, animist 1.3%, other 0.7%, none 1.2% (2022 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2022 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 475,440 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Climate | varies with terrain, from tropical along coast to semiarid and hot in northSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | diverse, with coastal plain in southwest, dissected plateau in center, mountains in west, plains in northSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +237Source: libphonenumber · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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