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has been divided into provinces until the years 2008 when they were abolished and replaced with regions. The North-West Province, Cameroon borders two other regions in the country as well as three countries in the continent. The North West region is home to the country's third largest port aptly located in the region's political and industrial capital city. There are many ethnic groups inhabiting the region but French is the main language used in interaction and education between them. In fact, French is thoroughly recognized as the main language used in the country mainly due to the diversity of languages. Many factories in the area are built around the cotton industry that include handicrafts, embroidery and the processing of raw cotton. Tourists coming to hunt and see the wildlife in the national parks also contribute to the economic status of the region.
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North West Cameroon is a land of vast features ranging from mountains, rivers and depressions. The Bénoué Depression is the major feature associated with the North West region and there is a major fault said to run parallel to it into Chad. The Adamawa plateau is also a considerable impression in the region, dividing the region into two areas with almost different characteristics. The Mandara Mountains are significant in their relationship with the Mandara people who are said to have fled there due to civil strife and jihad. Moreover, there are several hills in the region all with varied elevations contributing to a checkered distribution. The human settlement has led to disappearance of most of the indigenous wildlife found in the area. However, the national parks in the area have helped to preserve and protect most of the endangered animals such as rhinoceros. The North West Culture is what determines their preferred mode of housing but most of them settle in villages built around the ruler's house. However there are also a considerable number of nomadic inhabitants who are pastoralists. The traditional culture has also interfered with the development of education and even heath.
The northern side of the region has brown or brownish reddish soil which is mostly shallow. The southern side has hydromorphic soils. In between these two areas is the Adamawa plateau whose soil often has considerable amounts of iron deposits due to erosion. The mountains and high points have young soil with high mineral content due to the volcanic nature of the location. The construction of a water dam from The Bénoué River has helped the people to produce electricity that powers the three Northern provinces. The neighboring populations also use the dam as a fishing ground and a source of water for irrigation. The rainy season in North West Cameroon brings about high water content in the rivers which at times may lead to flooding. On the other hand the dry season is really dry to the extent that some rivers dry up completely leaving empty beds. During this time, people plant along the river banks so as to use the only available moisture. Moreover, they have to retrieve water underneath the ground by digging until the rains come again. Many rivers in the region such as the Vina and The Bénoué River form either a part of the Niger basin or the Chad basin.
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I’m traveling to Cameroon and was wondering if I will be able to withdraw money there from a debit card. I will be in Yaounde and also north in Maroua, and was wondering about ATM options for both of these cities. Thank you!
i had 2 letters sent by way of regular post from cameroon, west africa to morocco, north africa. i thought it might have arrived by now as it has been about a month. does anyone know how long it should take before arrival. any help would be appreciated even travel time between 2 other african countries.
thanks in advance
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One of the world’s largest and thickest rainforests covers about one third of Congo, located in Africa. The equator runs through northern Congo, causing a tropical weather pattern with high temperatures and humidity. The temperature is constant the whole year long, the high is between 80 to low 90 degrees. Its rainy season runs from March to June and it has a dry season running from the month of June to October. The northern part of the country is primarily inhabited by wild animals so the majority of Congo’s people live in Southern Congo. Areas of the Congo River Basin receive 100 inches of rainfall annually, but the coastal area is cooler and drier that the rest of the country.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s 3rd largest country, was only recently renamed, formally Zaire. It is covered with dense rainforests. Rainforests cover over half of its territory. Democratic Republic of Congo’s average annual rainfall is between 60-80 inches. It is very high in humidity, and its temperature varies little, always staying in the mid 80’s. About 60 million people call the Democratic Republic of Congo their home.
Cameroon, located in Western Africa, has a variety of landscapes. In the west, Cameroon has mountains. To the north, it has grasslands and to the south, Cameroon has tropical lowlands. Most houses near rainforests are made of wood, palm leaves, and clay. Waza National Park in Cameroon has many animals including elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope. It can have an annual rainfall of up to 200 inches.
Gabon is located on the west coast of Africa. It is prosperous in natural resources and heavily forested. Gabon has a tropical climate and is always hot and humid. Most of Gabon is covered in a dense rainforest.
Tropical Rainforest Climate is easily recognized by its frequent, harsh rainfall. This climate region is extremely important to the world we live in today because it provides us with important plants, for medicine, home to two thirds of the animal life on our planet, and a delicate ecosystem that cannot be reproduced.
I’m curious. Do more people drive on the right side of the road or the left?
is it the same as african americans or what? what modern day african country are they from?
I’m curious. Do more people drive on the right side of the road or the left?
Whenever I mention Africa, someone darts in the question, “East Africa or West Africa?”, never North or South or Central. I’m guessing this is a huge definer so what are the major differences between how East Africa is and how West Africa is?
I am thinking south Sudanese but I’m not sure cause I’ve seen some brown skinned there like dark brown not like Dark as coal but which one for sure where everybody is percent dark. as coal.
I tried looking around but the most recent data collected is from 2005 or so, and I know how numbers like to fluctuate. Does anyone have the most recent info? If not the 30 most spoken languages, I will also settle for the 20 or 10 most spoken languages in the world.
L1 the oldest, Bushmen, remained in Central Africa.
L2 headed west, towards the Atlantic Ocean..
L3 went Northeast towards the Indian Ocean.
All I am asking, is who do you think reached Salt Water first, L2 (west) or L3 (east)?
As far as I know L1 (Bushmen), still haven’t ever lived near the ocean!
Hey you guys, quit fighting!
All that I’d like to know (in your opinions), is which early hominins were the first to reach the saltwater coastline (presumably in or around Djibouti/Eratrea on the east coast/ or perhaps Kenya/Tanzania), and perhaps Cameroon, on the west coast…
And, when do you believe that this may have happened?
THIS IS FOR AN EIGTH GRADE CREIAL BOX PROJECT!
I am thinking south Sudanese but I’m not sure cause I’ve seen some brown skinned there like dark brown not like Dark as coal but which one for sure where everybody is percent dark. as coal.
L1 the oldest, Bushmen, remained in Central Africa.
L2 headed west, towards the Atlantic Ocean..
L3 went Northeast towards the Indian Ocean.
All I am asking, is who do you think reached Salt Water first, L2 (west) or L3 (east)?
As far as I know L1 (Bushmen), still haven’t ever lived near the ocean!
Hey you guys, quit fighting!
All that I’d like to know (in your opinions), is which early hominins were the first to reach the saltwater coastline (presumably in or around Djibouti/Eratrea on the east coast/ or perhaps Kenya/Tanzania), and perhaps Cameroon, on the west coast…
And, when do you believe that this may have happened?
I want to visit Africa to get in touch with my roots, but I get paranoid about what country should I go to. Kenya? South Africa? Seychelles?
Whenever I mention Africa, someone darts in the question, “East Africa or West Africa?”, never North or South or Central. I’m guessing this is a huge definer so what are the major differences between how East Africa is and how West Africa is?
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