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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is 446% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 23,793,054.
Central African Republic’s surface area is 31% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 147,540 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 616% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 52.7 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is about 19.4× that of Central African Republic, a difference of $50.55 billion.
Cameroon’s GDP per capita is 255% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $1,314.
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Yaounde
Bangui
29,123,744
5,330,690
475,440 km²
622,980 km²
61.3 /km²
8.6 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$2.75 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$516 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Cameroonian
Central African
+237
+236
.cm
.cf
CM / CMR
CF / CAF
Africa/Douala
Africa/Bangui
Cameroon
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
| Measure | Cameroon | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Bangui |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 5,330,690 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 622,980 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 8.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $2.75 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $516 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Central African |
| Phone code | +237 | +236 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .cf |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | CF / CAF |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Bangui |
| Native name | Cameroon | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka |
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Nestled at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon is often called "Africa in Miniature" for its rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and traditions that span from the Sahara fringe to lush rainforests and bustling coastal cities.
Full Cameroon profile →Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
Full Central African Republic profile →The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde.
Cameroon has a recorded population of approximately 29,123,744 people.
Cameroon covers an area of about 475,440 km².
Cameroon has a population density of roughly 61.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cameroon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.30 billion as of 2024.
Cameroon has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,830.
Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Cameroon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Cameroon are referred to as Cameroonian.
The international dialing code for Cameroon is +237.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cameroon is .cm.
Cameroon uses the Africa/Douala time zone.
Nestled at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Cameroon is often called "Africa in Miniature" for its rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and traditions that span from the Sahara fringe to lush rainforests and bustling coastal cities.
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Central African Republic has a recorded population of approximately 5,330,690 people.
Central African Republic covers an area of about 622,980 km².
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 8.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Central African Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.75 billion as of 2024.
Central African Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $516.
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Central African Republic is Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka.
People from Central African Republic are referred to as Central African.
The international dialing code for Central African Republic is +236.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Central African Republic is .cf.
Central African Republic uses the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.