Centre, Cameroon · Africa
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Yaoundé is a major city located in Centre, Cameroon. With a population of 1,299,369, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Yaoundé sits in Cameroon. It's in the Africa/Douala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yaoundé to your route.
Yaoundé (UK: ; US: , French pronunciation: [ja.unde]) is the capital city of Cameroon. It has a population of more than 2.8 million, which makes it the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala. It lies in the Centre Region of the nation at an elevation of about 750 metres (2,500 ft) above seaRead more
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The outpost of Epsumb or Jeundo was founded between the Nyong and Sanaga rivers at the northern edge of the area's forests in 1887 by German explorers as a trading base for rubber and ivory. A military garrison was built in 1895 which enabled further colonization. After Imperial Germany's defeat in World War I, France held eastern Cameroon as a mandate, and Yaoundé was chosen to become the capital of the colony in 1922.
Douala remained the more important settlement, but Yaoundé saw rapid growth and continued as the seat of government for the Republic of Cameroon upon its independence in 1960. Most of Yaoundé's economy is still centred on the administrative structure but major industries in Yaoundé include tobacco, dairy products, beer, clay, glass goods and timber. The city has many striking monuments and buildings, such as the Presidential Palace and Palais des Congrès.
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Yaoundé is located in Centre, Cameroon, Africa. The coordinates are 3.8667 latitude, 11.5167 longitude.
Yaoundé has a population of approximately 1,299,369 people, making it a major city in Cameroon.
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