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The people

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The people

an extraordinary ethnic diversity

Cameroon has an extraordinary mixture of populations with more than 240 tribes which are found in three main ethnic groups; Bantus, Semi-Bantus and Sudanese. The number of national languages spoken in the country is more than 240. The most notable tribes are:

  • BANTUS: Beti, Bassa, Bakundu, Maka, Douala, Pygmies
  • SEMI-BANTUS: Bamileke, Gbaya, Bamoun, Tikar…
  • SUDANESE: Fulbe, Mafa, Toupouri, Shoa-Arabs, Moundang, Massa, Mousgoum.

Languages

French and English are the official languages, which are spoken by 70% and 30% of the population respectively.
Spanish and German are equally spoken by a few city-dwellers.

The Cameroon

Religions

Cameroon is a secular state. Two major religions have followers ; Christianity and Islam. Animism is also widely practised.

Public Holidays

Religious: Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption, Christmas, End of Muslim Fasting, Feast of the Ram.
Secular: New Year, Youth Day (11th February), Labour Day (1st May), National Day (20th May).

Find more about “Cameroon – all Africa in one country” by visiting:
www.cameroun-infotourisme.com

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