Cameroon international travel guide

Cameroon international travel guide

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Cameroon travel details
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Cameroon has a population of 23M with main currency as Central African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are English. Cameroon travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Cameroon. Internet speed in Cameroon is on average 1.7 Mbps.In Cameroon you drive on the right side.

Cameroon travel advice

Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice Cameroon and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Cameroon overall due to the threat of violent crime and risk of civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : Oct 6, 2023

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Cameroon essential details

Plugs

Cameroon uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are English

Money in Cameroon

Currencies

Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are rare in Cameroon. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet in Cameroon

Internet

Internet speed in Cameroon is on average 1.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Cameroon is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 6,775.27 XAF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Camtel, MTN, Nexttel or Orange. Cameroon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cameroon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Cameroon, dial +, then 237 (the country code for Cameroon), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Cameroon, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .

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Driving in Cameroon

Road rules

In Cameroon you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas.

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Cameroon visa advice

If you're considering exploring Cameroon beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Cameroon transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Cameroon, understanding Cameroon Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.
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