Cameroon

SHORT INFORMATION

Subdivisions of Cameroon

The constitution divides Cameroon into 10 semi-autonomous regions, each under the administration of an elected Regional Council. A presidential decree of 12 November 2008 officially instigated the change from provinces to regions.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Cameroon

Christmas in Cameroon is celebrated with great enjoyment and fun. Christmas in Cameroon is a festival which is celebrated by all the people of all ages. The people celebrate the birth of Jesus on this day.

SHORT INFORMATION

Rivers of Cameroon

The country has four patterns of drainage. In the south, the principal rivers flow southwestward or westward directly to the Gulf of Guinea — the Wouri, and lesser Dibamba, Bimbia and Mungo to the Cameroon estuary near Douala; Sanaga, Nyong, and Ntem further south along the coast; Akwayafe and Manyu (which joins Nigerian Cross), and the lesser Ndian and Meme in the north of coast.