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About Cameroon

Cameroon, Officially known as the Republic of Cameroon. It is strategically located between the Central and Western African region. Cameroon is one of the very few countries which has both French as well as British colonialism and hence the official languages of the country have been both French and English. However, the country leans more towards France for Foreign Relations and Military support.

Economically the country is dependent on Agriculture

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionCentral Africa
Capital CityYaoundé
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesEnglish, French
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Phone Code +237
Important CitiesAbong-Mbang, Ako, Akonolinga, Ambam, Bafang, Bafia, Bafoussam, Bafut, Bagangte, Bali, Bamenda, Bamingie, Nkwen, Bandjoun, Bangem, Banyo, Batouri, Bélabo, Bertoua, Buea, Campo, Dimako
National DayUnity Day (May-20)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 49.262 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking167
Primary IndustriesAgriculture,Finance and banking,Macro-economic trade.
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsNigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Atlantic Ocean
Member of(African Union), ( Commonwealth of Nations), ( Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Wood and Pulp, Fruits and Nuts, Gems & Jewellery, Silk & Textiles, Machinery & Appliances, Rubber and Products, Marine Vessels, Spices, Household Items & Products, Electrical Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Pharmaceutical Products, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products
Major ImportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Electrical Products, Cereals & Pulses, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Plastics and Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Chemical Products, Cosmetics and Accessories, Silk & Textiles, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Household Items & Products, Fashion and Apparel, Ceramic Products, Books and Papers, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Other Products
Total Exports ValueUSD 7.873 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 8.373 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 0.5 Billion (Deficit)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaIndia and Cameroon signed a Trade Agreement in February 1968, thus laying the foundations for bilateral trade arrangements In the FY 2018-19, the two-way trade increased by about 28% reaching US$ 521 million compared to the US$ 407 million two-way trade in 2017-18. India’s exports registered a decrease by 8% reaching US $ 178 million as against US$ 194 million during 2017-18. India’s imports registered an increase by 61% reaching US$ 343 million as against US$ 213 million during 2017-18. Our imports are mainly petroleum products which constitutes US$319 million out of the total USD 343 million imports in the FY 2018-19.
Major Exports to IndiaMining, Metals & Minerals, Silk & Textiles, Wood and Pulp, Edible Oils & Seeds, Chemical Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Rubber and Products, Electrical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Machinery & Appliances, Aviation Vehicles, Art and Antiques, Other Products
Major Imports from IndiaMining, Metals & Minerals, Silk & Textiles, Wood and Pulp, Edible Oils & Seeds, Chemical Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Rubber and Products, Electrical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Machinery & Appliances, Aviation Vehicles, Art and Antiques, Other Products
India's Imports ValueUSD 550.39 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 553.17 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 2.78 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for CameroonHigh Commission of India

Honourable High Commissioner
Door No.141, Street No.1813,Mini Prix Bastos,Yaounde-1, Cameroon
ravidouala@yahoo.com
(+237) 233 427 464 (+237) 233 425 880
http://hciyaounde.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Cameroon in India