Cameroon

Cameroon Essentials

Cameroon's diverse landscape encompasses the active volcanic slopes of Mount Cameroon and the northern Lagdo Reservoir. Cultural landmarks include the Foumban Royal Palace, seat of the Bamoun Sultanate, and the German colonial-era Old Presidential Palace in Buea. The country's varied geography is further defined by the volcanic Lake Barombi Koto, the Ekombe and Chollet waterfalls, and the granite peaks of the Adamawa Plateau, reflecting the region's reputation as 'Africa in miniature'.

Foumban Royal Palace

The Foumban Royal Palace is a historical building in the city of Foumban, capital of Noun.

Mount Cameroon

Mount Cameroon is an active volcano in the South West region of Cameroon next to the city of Buea near the Gulf of Guinea.

Old Presidential Palace

Jesko Albert Eugen von Puttkamer was a German diplomat, colonial administrator, and military officer who served as colonial governor of…

Lagdo Reservoir

Lagdo Reservoir is a lake located in the Northern Province of Cameroon. The lake covers an area of 586 km2.

Cathédrale de l'Immaculée Conception

Roman Catholic cathedral located in Nkongsamba, serving as the seat of the local diocese.

Résidence présidentielle de Mvomeka

Private presidential residence and palace complex located in the village of Mvomeka'a in the South Region.

Lake Barombi Koto

Lake Barombi Koto, also known as Lake Barombi Kotto or Lake Barombi-ba-Kotto, is a small lake in the volcanic chain in the Southwest Region…

Ekombe Waterfall

Natural cascade situated in the Southwest Region near the volcanic foothills of the Mount Cameroon range.

Hosséré Kewa

Mountain peak located within the Adamaoua Region on the Adamawa Plateau.

Chutes Chollet

Waterfalls on the Ngoko River at the border with the Republic of the Congo, identified as a site for hydroelectric development.