📖 About Yaoundé

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, located in the south-central part of the country on a hilly plateau. With approximately 4.1 million residents, it serves as the political and administrative center while Douala remains the economic hub and largest city.

Known as the "City of Seven Hills," Yaoundé offers a cooler climate than coastal areas due to its elevation. The city hosts universities, research institutions, and international organizations. Yaoundé represents Cameroonian governance—political capital, academic center, and bilingual African nation's heart.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Government administration dominates as the political capital. Universities and research institutions employ many. Services and commerce serve the city. Some manufacturing exists. The economy is heavily government-focused with growing service sector.

Bilingual French-English society reflects Cameroon's colonial history. Both Catholic and Protestant Christianity are prominent alongside Islam and traditional beliefs. Music includes makossa and bikutsi styles. Food features ndolé, eru, and diverse Cameroonian dishes. The culture values education, political awareness, and linguistic diversity.

📜 History

German colonizers established a military post in 1889. The name comes from local Ewondo people's term. After WWI, France administered the area. Capital status came during the French mandate period.

Independence in 1960 confirmed Yaoundé as capital. Reunification with British Cameroons created the bilingual nation. Today Yaoundé governs—political capital, university city, and the administrative heart of "Africa in miniature."