Area: 475 442 sq km
Capital: Yaoundé
Principal cities: Yaoundé, Douala, Bafoussam, Garoua
Official language: French and English
Independence day: 1st January 1960
Population: 20 549 221 Inhabitants
Demographic growth: 2.16%
Life expectancy: 55,02 years
Literacy rate: 70,7%
Religion(s): Christian (35-40%), Muslim (15-20%), indigeneous beliefs (45%)
Human development index: 0,46
Currency: Francs CFA (XAF)
GDP: 12 848 billions FCFA
GDP per capital: 1 250 $
Growth rate: 4,8%
Rate of unemployment: 4,3%
Rate of inflation: 2,9%
Net budgetary position: -5,8% of GDP
Balance of payment: -3,7% of GDP
Export partners: European Union, China, Usa, Cemac
Import partners: European Union, China, Usa, Nigeria
Contribution of various sectors to GDP: Tertiary : 43,4%
Agriculture : 18,4%
Industry : 18%
Oil & mine : 8,8%
Public Sector : 5,2%
Forest and Cattle : 6,3%