Cameroon — Facts
Language
French and English are the official languages, although French is more commonly spoken and is the language of business. There are also numerous other African dialects.
Currency
The official currency is the Central Africa CFA Franc (XAF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The CFA franc is tied to the Euro at a rate of EUR1 = CFA 655.957, or CFA 100 = EUR0.152449. Cash is easier to exchange than travelers checks, and Euros are by far the easiest currency to change for CFA francs. Credit cards have limited acceptance and ATMs are few and far between.
461.5760
Time
Local time is GMT +1.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment plugs are in use.
Communications
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City codes are not required. International phone calls can be made from CAMTEL offices. A GSM 900 network provides cellphone coverage mainly in Yaoundé, Malabo and the southwest of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Cameroon do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 5 packs tobacco; 1 bottle of alcohol; and 5 bottles perfume. Entry to the country with sporting guns has to be accompanied by a license.
Tourist Office
SOCATOUR Tourist Board, Yaoundé: +237 223 3219.
Embassies in Cameroon
- United States Embassy, Yaoundé: +237 2220 1500.
- British High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2222 0545.
- Canadian High Commission, Yaoundé (also responsible for Australia): +237 2223 2311.
- South African High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2220 0438.
Cameroon Embassies Abroad
- Cameroon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 8790.
- Cameroon Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 0771.
- Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 1522.
- Cameroon Consulate, Sydney, Australia: +61 (0)2 9989 8414.
- Cameroon High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 362 4731.
Language
French and English are the official languages, although French is more commonly spoken and is the language of business. There are also numerous other African dialects.
Currency
The official currency is the Central Africa CFA Franc (XAF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The CFA franc is tied to the Euro at a rate of EUR1 = CFA 655.957, or CFA 100 = EUR0.152449. Cash is easier to exchange than travelers checks, and Euros are by far the easiest currency to change for CFA francs. Credit cards have limited acceptance and ATMs are few and far between.
461.5760
Time
Local time is GMT +1.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment plugs are in use.
Communications
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City codes are not required. International phone calls can be made from CAMTEL offices. A GSM 900 network provides cellphone coverage mainly in Yaoundé, Malabo and the southwest of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Cameroon do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 5 packs tobacco; 1 bottle of alcohol; and 5 bottles perfume. Entry to the country with sporting guns has to be accompanied by a license.
Tourist Office
SOCATOUR Tourist Board, Yaoundé: +237 223 3219.
Embassies in Cameroon
- United States Embassy, Yaoundé: +237 2220 1500.
- British High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2222 0545.
- Canadian High Commission, Yaoundé (also responsible for Australia): +237 2223 2311.
- South African High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2220 0438.
Cameroon Embassies Abroad
- Cameroon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 8790.
- Cameroon Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 0771.
- Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 1522.
- Cameroon Consulate, Sydney, Australia: +61 (0)2 9989 8414.
- Cameroon High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 362 4731.
Language
French and English are the official languages, although French is more commonly spoken and is the language of business. There are also numerous other African dialects.
Currency
The official currency is the Central Africa CFA Franc (XAF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The CFA franc is tied to the Euro at a rate of EUR1 = CFA 655.957, or CFA 100 = EUR0.152449. Cash is easier to exchange than travelers checks, and Euros are by far the easiest currency to change for CFA francs. Credit cards have limited acceptance and ATMs are few and far between.
461.5760
Time
Local time is GMT +1.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment plugs are in use.
Communications
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City codes are not required. International phone calls can be made from CAMTEL offices. A GSM 900 network provides cellphone coverage mainly in Yaoundé, Malabo and the southwest of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Cameroon do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 5 packs tobacco; 1 bottle of alcohol; and 5 bottles perfume. Entry to the country with sporting guns has to be accompanied by a license.
Tourist Office
SOCATOUR Tourist Board, Yaoundé: +237 223 3219.
Embassies in Cameroon
- United States Embassy, Yaoundé: +237 2220 1500.
- British High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2222 0545.
- Canadian High Commission, Yaoundé (also responsible for Australia): +237 2223 2311.
- South African High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2220 0438.
Cameroon Embassies Abroad
- Cameroon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 8790.
- Cameroon Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 0771.
- Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 1522.
- Cameroon Consulate, Sydney, Australia: +61 (0)2 9989 8414.
- Cameroon High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 362 4731.
Language
French and English are the official languages, although French is more commonly spoken and is the language of business. There are also numerous other African dialects.
Currency
The official currency is the Central Africa CFA Franc (XAF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The CFA franc is tied to the Euro at a rate of EUR1 = CFA 655.957, or CFA 100 = EUR0.152449. Cash is easier to exchange than travelers checks, and Euros are by far the easiest currency to change for CFA francs. Credit cards have limited acceptance and ATMs are few and far between.
461.5760
Time
Local time is GMT +1.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment plugs are in use.
Communications
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City codes are not required. International phone calls can be made from CAMTEL offices. A GSM 900 network provides cellphone coverage mainly in Yaoundé, Malabo and the southwest of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns.
Duty-Free
Travelers to Cameroon do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 5 packs tobacco; 1 bottle of alcohol; and 5 bottles perfume. Entry to the country with sporting guns has to be accompanied by a license.
Tourist Office
SOCATOUR Tourist Board, Yaoundé: +237 223 3219.
Embassies in Cameroon
- United States Embassy, Yaoundé: +237 2220 1500.
- British High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2222 0545.
- Canadian High Commission, Yaoundé (also responsible for Australia): +237 2223 2311.
- South African High Commission, Yaoundé: +237 2220 0438.
Cameroon Embassies Abroad
- Cameroon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 265 8790.
- Cameroon Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 0771.
- Cameroon High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 1522.
- Cameroon Consulate, Sydney, Australia: +61 (0)2 9989 8414.
- Cameroon High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 362 4731.
