The Republic of Cameroon is a unitary republic of western
Africa. The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in
1961 to form the present country. 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
Yaounde.
National Holidays
January 1: New Year's Day and Independence Day
May 1: Labor Day
May 20: National Day
May 21: Sheep Festival
August 15: Assumption
December 25: Christmas
Movable holidays include:
Christian: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday
Muslim: 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha
- Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
