International Cameroon relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Cameroon), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Cameroon

Cameroon is a country located in Central Africa, with a diverse population and a complex political history. It gained independence from France and the United Kingdom in 1960, and has faced various challenges since then, including political instability, economic challenges, and conflict in certain regions.

One of the main challenges facing Cameroon has been a long-standing conflict in the western region of the country, known as the Anglophone crisis. This conflict began in 2016 as a dispute over the use of French and English in the legal and educational systems in the region, but has since escalated into a more general conflict between the government and Anglophone separatists. The conflict has led to human rights abuses and displacement of civilians, and has exacerbated existing ethnic and cultural tensions in the region.

Cameroon is also home to a large number of refugees and internally displaced people, largely due to conflict in neighboring countries such as Central African Republic and Chad. The country has faced economic challenges, including high levels of poverty and unemployment, and has struggled with corruption and poor governance.

Despite these challenges, Cameroon is a diverse and resource-rich country with a growing economy. It has a significant agricultural sector, as well as natural resources such as oil, timber, and minerals. The country is also home to a number of international organizations and is an active member of the African Union.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Cameroon Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Yaounde
Population 26 545 863
Land Area (sq km) 472 710
Main religion Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Life Expectancy 58 years

The influence of Cameroon in the World

Cameroon is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 149 in the world influence ranking. Cameroon's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Cameroon maintains contact with 11 countries. The five most intense relations Cameroon has are with: Nigeria with a score of 14 982 , United States with a score of 10 849 , Germany with a score of 6 338 , India with a score of 5 357 , and China with a score of 5 194 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Cameroon
Position Country Influence Options
1 Nigeria 14 982
2 United States 10 849
3 Germany 6 338
4 India 5 357
5 China 5 194

The closest and strained relations involving Cameroon worldwide

The top five closest relations from Cameroon are: Germany with a score of 8.88 , United States with a score of 7.97 , India with a score of 7.57 , Norway with a score of 6.6 , and Russia with a score of 5.95 .

Top 5 closest relations of Cameroon
Position Country Relation Options
1 Germany 8.9
2 United States 8.0
3 India 7.6
4 Norway 6.6
5 Russia 6.0

While, the top five strained relations from Cameroon are: Nigeria with a score of 4.53 , China with a score of 4.94 , Kosovo with a score of 4.95 , Turkey with a score of 5.0 , and Israel with a score of 5.28 .

Top 5 strained relation of Cameroon
Position Country Relation Options
1 Nigeria 4.5
2 China 4.9
3 Kosovo 5.0
4 Turkey 5.0
5 Israel 5.3

A summary of international relations of Cameroon

Of the total of 11 countries with which Cameroon maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 1 country , a Good relation with 3 countries , a Neutral relation with 7 countries

Summary relations of Cameroon. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 1
2.Good 3
3.Neutral 7

All the international relations of Cameroon

All relations of Cameroon
Position Country Relation Options
1 Germany 8.9
2 United States 8.0
3 India 7.6
4 Norway 6.6
5 Russia 6.0
6 Spain 5.3
7 Israel 5.3
8 Turkey 5.0
9 Kosovo 5.0
10 China 4.9
11 Nigeria 4.5

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .