Cameroon
Cameroon is a country in Africa. Its capital is Yaoundé, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 467,319 km² Number 52 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Cameroon?
The capital of Cameroon is Yaoundé.
Which countries border Cameroon?
Cameroon shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria and Republic of the Congo.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Yaoundé |
|---|---|---|
 Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | 302 km (188 mi) |
 Gabon | Libreville | 443 km (275 mi) |
 Nigeria | Abuja | 737 km (458 mi) |
 Central African Republic | Bangui | 785 km (488 mi) |
 Republic of the Congo | Brazzaville | 996 km (619 mi) |
 Chad | N’Djamena | 1,001 km (622 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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