| Official name | Republic of Cameroon |
| Date established | 1 January 1960 (Independence from France), unification with British Southern Cameroons 1961 |
| Region | Africa — Central Africa |
| Capital city | Yaoundé |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~29.3 million |
| Area | 475,442 km² |
| Density | ~62/km² |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Official languages | French, English |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Calling code | +237 |
| Major religions | Christianity (~70%), Islam (~20%), traditional faiths |
| Emergency – Police | 117 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 118 |
| National symbol | Lion |
| National flower | Red Stinkwood |
| National animal | Lion |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~77% |
| Human Development Index | 0.571 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$52.8 billion |
| Major industry | Oil, agriculture, timber, mining |
| National festival | National Day — 20 May |
| Climate | Tropical, semiarid north, humid south |
