Cameroon

At a Glance

Cameroon is sometimes called Africa in miniature because its geography spans rainforest, savanna, mountains, and a stunning volcanic coastline, all within a single country. The cultural diversity is equally remarkable, with over 250 ethnic groups and a fascinating blend of French and English colonial heritage. It is a destination for those who want the breadth of the African continent without the distances.

• Called 'Africa in miniature' — contains every major African ecosystem: rainforest, savanna, desert, coast.
• Mount Cameroon is an active volcano — one of Africa's most active, last erupted in 2000.
• Over 280 ethnic groups and 280+ languages — among the most linguistically diverse countries per km².
• Korup National Park has some of the oldest rainforest on earth — older than the Amazon.