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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is 360% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 22,790,783.
Cameroon’s surface area is 39% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 133,440 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 231% higher than that of Congo, a difference of 42.7 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 239% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $37.58 billion.
Congo’s GDP per capita is 36% higher than that of Cameroon, a difference of $652.
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Yaounde
Brazzaville
29,123,744
6,332,961
475,440 km²
342,000 km²
61.3 /km²
18.5 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$15.72 billion · 2024
$1,830 · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Cameroonian
Congolese
+237
+242
.cm
.cg
CM / CMR
CG / COG
Africa/Douala
Africa/Brazzaville
Cameroon
République du Congo
| Measure | Cameroon | Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Brazzaville |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 6,332,961 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 342,000 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $15.72 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $2,482 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | Congolese |
| Phone code | +237 | +242 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .cg |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | CG / COG |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Brazzaville |
| Native name | Cameroon | République du Congo |
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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 on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.
Full Congo 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 Congo is Brazzaville.
Congo has a recorded population of approximately 6,332,961 people.
Congo covers an area of about 342,000 km².
Congo has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.72 billion as of 2024.
Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,482.
Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Congo is République du Congo.
People from Congo are referred to as Congolese.
The international dialing code for Congo is +242.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Congo is .cg.
Congo uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
Nestled on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.