Cameroon

The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of central Africa. It borders Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and the Gulf of Guinea. Originally a German colony, the former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroons merged in 1961 to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon which in 1972 was renamed the United Republic of Cameroon; since 1984 the country is known as the Republic of Cameroon or République du Cameroun (its official languages are English and French). Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of an ethnic oligarchy. The capital is Yaoundé.

Culture

Main article: Culture of Cameroon

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Holidays

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DateEnglish Name

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January 1New Year's Day

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January 1 - New Year's Day

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February 11National Youth Day

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May 1Labor Day

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May 1 - Labor Day

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May 20National Day

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May 20 - National Day

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August 15Assumption

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August 15 - Assumption

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December 25Christmas

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December 25 - Christmas

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In addition, movable holidays include:

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Christian: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday

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Good Friday - Easter Sunday - Easter Monday

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Muslim: 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha

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'Id al-Fitr - 'Id al-Adha

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See also: Music of Cameroon, List of writers from Cameroon

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Music of Cameroon - List of writers from Cameroon

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