Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. The project gutenberg ebook of the 2007 cia world factbook, by united states. Since 1990, the government has embarked on various imf and world bank programs designed to. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon 2009 information contained here. On august 21, 1986, the crater lake erupted carbon dioxide, killing over 1,800 people and 3,500 livestock within a 15. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world. Climate information for congo, republic of the including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon 2020 information contained here. The demographic profile of cameroon is complex for a country of its population. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272.
Elections cameroon board members adopt roadmap of activities allafrica news. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon people 2017 information contained here. The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data. This entry gives an estimate from the us bureau of the census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon 2018 information contained here.
The former french cameroon and part of british cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. The following year the southern portion of neighboring british cameroon voted to merge with the new country to form the federal republic of cameroon. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. This entry includes the number of males for each female in five age groups at birth, under 15 years, 1564 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon people 2015 should be addressed to the. The country is located in oceania between the coral sea and the south pacific ocean and to indonesia to the east. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agency s information about the worlds countries. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon 2009 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon people 2017 should be addressed to the cia. An encyclopedia entry for the independent state of papua new guinea is presented. Lake nyos is a crater lake on the flank of an inactive volcano. Cia world fact book, 2004nigeria wikisource, the free. The cia world factbook is produced by the united states government and provides essential information about all the countries and territories of the world, including maps, flags, and statistical data on almost every key issue. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. Fertility is falling but remains at a high level, especially among poor, rural, and uneducated women, in part because of inadequate access to contraception. The type of government is parliamentary democracy, with bridgetown as the capital.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Cameroon the world factbook central intelligence agency. The world factbook summary 267 entries the world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6 miscellaneous 5 oceans 1 world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon 2015 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon people 2015 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon people 2018 information contained here. The drop in commodity prices for its principal exports. French cameroon became independent in 1960 as the republic of cameroon. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of cameroon 2015 information contained here. The world bank s country partnership strategy in cameroon focuses on increasing the countrys competitiveness and improving service delivery. Africa cameroon the world factbook central intelligence. Reporters without borders, in its 2020 world press freedom index, ranks cameroon 4th out of 180 countries in the world press freedom index. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and.
Despite a slow movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of an ethnic oligarchy headed by president paul biya. Climate information for congo, republic of the climate zone. This short country report, a result of a larger infodevsupported survey of ict in education in africa, provides a. Kenya records 30 new covid19 cases in the last 24 hours may 4, 2020. Angola 201 km, cameroon 523 km, central african republic 467 km, democratic republic of the congo 2,410 km, gabon 1,903 km. Edited by arthur banks, thomas muller and william overstreet. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in. The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own. Feb 22, 2012 pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links.
The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Cameroon has a large youth population, with more than 60% of the populace under the age of 25. Cameroon cia world factbook the best country factbook. Cambodia cameroon canada cape verde cayman islands central african. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The following demographic statistics are from the cia world factbook. How to cite cia the world factbook in mla pen and the pad. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Countries compared by people population cia factbook.
The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. The who country health profile of cameroon provides key statistics and links to health topical databases, plus news, features and bulletin journal articles on the health issues of the country. Poll campaigns in high gear despite outbreak may 4, 2020. The economy of cameroon was one of the most prosperous in africa for a quarter of a century after independence. This series of portraits highlights a number of initiatives that are making a difference the most vulnerable regions of cameroon. Magma beneath the lake leaks carbon dioxide into the waters. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent.
Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Introduction, the former french cameroon and part of british cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Central intelligence agency that provides statistics and demographics about nations around the world. The 1990 cia world factbook library of congress classification. U cia world factbook the best country factbook available. Oct 26, 2017 lake nyos in cameroon holds the world record for the highest number of nondrowning deaths of any lake in the world. Mar 23, 2017 the world factbook is an online publication of the u. The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
In 1986, the lake emitted a large cloud of carbon dioxide that suffocated nearly 1,800 people and some 3,500 livestock in nearby villages. Some cameroonian journalists have been detained for their reporting or are on the run from the military or separatists. Webflags is a property of bwh ventures, llc is a property of bwh ventures, llc. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. The world factbook summary 267 entries the world factbook includes 267 entries 195 sovereign countries 2 others 58 dependencies 6 miscellaneous 5 oceans 1. If you use the cia world factbook as a source of information for your paper, you must include it in the reference list at the end of your paper. The information regarding cameroon on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Cia world fact book, 2004cameroon wikisource, the free. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. In 1972, a new constitution replaced the federation with a unitary state, the united republic of cameroon.
As of july 2007, the estimated population was 280,946. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. The world factbook is an online publication of the u. Religions include protestantism and roman catholicism. International foundation for election systems ifes. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in cameroon. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about cameroon people 2018 should be addressed to the.