Formal Name: Republic of Cameroon
Local Name: République du Cameroun
Government: Republic
Structure: 10 semi-autonomous regions, subdivided into 58 divisions (départements)
Formation: 1960 & 1961 (independence from France and the United Kingdom)
Motto: Paix – Travail – Patrie (Peace – Work – Fatherland)
Flag: Flag of Cameroon
Anthem: Cameroun, Berceau de nos Ancêtres (O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers)
Languages: French, English
Population: 19.5 million
Area: 475,442 km2 (53rd)
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Capital: Yaoundé (1.5 million)
Codes: .cm (internet), +237 (phone)