Considered a lower middle-income country, Cameroon is bordered by the Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas and mineral ores, produces high-quality timber and its agricultural outputs include coffee, cotton, cocoa, maize and cassava. Digitalisation in Cameroon’s economy is boosting several sectors and leading to tremendous investment opportunities.
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Country Profile - Cameroon
Population: 27,224,262
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $45.24B
GDP Growth: 3.5 %
Inflation: 2.3 %
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.7 %
Unemployment Rate: 3.9 %
Capital: Yaoundé
Currency: CFA Franc
Languages: French, English
Cameroon's Economy
Cameroon’s economy is largely dependent on exporting products such as oil, gas, timber, and agricultural commodities such as cocoa and coffee. Its largest trade partner is the European Union, followed by countries including China, Malaysia, the United States, Nigeria, and Chad. Some bilateral trade agreements have been signed and several Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are maintained. The country’s membership in the Commonwealth and Franc Zone are aimed at facilitating trade. With the aim of improving the business environment, the World Bank continues to support Cameroon’s development in several sectors such as energy, transport and telecommunications. Other initiatives to provide greater access to public services through infrastructure development are also being implemented to build a modern Cameroon.
Interesting Facts About Cameroon
After the First World War, Cameroon was divided between Britain and France, then in 1961, the two colonies unified after gaining independence and became the United Republic of Cameroon.
In 1984 the country’s name was changed to the Republic of Cameroon.
There are more than 1700 different linguistic groups in the country. And 230 other languages are spoken in the region apart from its official languages – French and English.
Archaeological evidence suggests the African country of Cameroon has been inhabited by humans for at least 50,000 years.
Public Holidays in Cameroon
New Year’s Day
Youth Day
Good Friday
Labour Day
Ascension Day
National Day
Assumption of Mary
Eid al-Adha
Prophet’s Birthday
Christmas Day
Employment in Cameroon
All employees are permitted vacation, sick and parental leave. Indefinite-term contracts can be terminated at any time by an employer, with a notice period which requires approval by the Ministry of Labour. Any employee who has worked for a minimum of two years receives severance pay, which is also determined by the Ministry of Labour. As far as taxation is concerned, all employees have to pay income tax at rates ranging between 11% and 38.5%.
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