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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cameroon’s population is 144% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 17,180,336.
South Sudan’s surface area is 36% larger than that of Cameroon, a difference of 171,443 km².
Cameroon’s population density is 232% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 42.8 /km².
Cameroon’s nominal GDP is 344% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $41.30 billion.
Cameroon’s GDP per capita is 69% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $750.
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Yaounde
Juba
29,123,744
11,943,408
475,440 km²
646,883 km²
61.3 /km²
18.5 /km²
$53.30 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$1,830 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Cameroonian
South Sudanese
+237
+211
.cm
.ss
CM / CMR
SS / SSD
Africa/Douala
Africa/Juba
Cameroon
South Sudan
| Measure | Cameroon | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaounde | Juba |
| Population | 29,123,744 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 475,440 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 61.3 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.30 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $1,830 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Cameroonian | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +237 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .cm | .ss |
| ISO codes | CM / CMR | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Cameroon | South Sudan |
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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 →The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.