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Why visit Cameroon

Cameroon is Africa's throbbing heart, a sultry mosaic of active volcanoes, white-sand beaches, thick rainforest and magnificent parched landscapes broken up by the bizarre rock formations of the Sahel. With both Francophone and Anglophone regions, not to mention some 250 local languages, the country is a vast ethnic and linguistic jigsaw, yet one that, in contrast to so many of its neighbors, enjoys a great deal of stability.

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Things to Know

From the deep greens of the rainforests to the fathomless blues of the Atlantic, a visit to Cameroon is unforgettable. Here's how to plan your first trip.

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