Country codes Cameroon
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
CM
ALPHA-3
CMR
The two-letter code for Cameroon is CM, and the three-letter code is CMR, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+237
The dialing code for Cameroon is +237, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.cm
The top-level domain (TLD) for Cameroon is .cm, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Cameroon |
| Capital | Yaounde |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Cameroon, officially known as the Republic of Cameroon, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Yaounde serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC |
| Alphabetic Code | XAF |
| Numeric Code | 950 |
Cameroon uses the CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 950.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Cameroon. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Douala | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Cameroon. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Adamaoua | region | CM-AD |
| Adamaoua | region | CM-AD |
| Centre | region | CM-CE |
| Centre | region | CM-CE |
| East | region | CM-ES |
| Est | region | CM-ES |
| Extrême-Nord | region | CM-EN |
| Far North | region | CM-EN |
| Littoral | region | CM-LT |
| Littoral | region | CM-LT |
| Nord | region | CM-NO |
| Nord-Ouest | region | CM-NW |
| North | region | CM-NO |
| North-West | region | CM-NW |
| Ouest | region | CM-OU |
| South | region | CM-SU |
| South-West | region | CM-SW |
| Sud | region | CM-SU |
| Sud-Ouest | region | CM-SW |
| West | region | CM-OU |
Explore the subdivisions of Cameroon, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Cameroon shares its borders with 6 neighboring countries, including Central African Republic, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Cameroon's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Cameroon Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Cameroon's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Cameroon.
For geographical info about Cameroon, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.