Cameroonian

Cameroonian is the demonym for people and things related to Cameroon, a country in Central Africa. The term applies to citizens and residents of Cameroon, regardless of ethnicity or language. Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a bilingual state with English and French as official languages, a legacy of its colonial history. The country is bordered by Nigeria to the west, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

Cameroon is one of Africa's most linguistically and culturally diverse nations. Ethnic groups number in the dozens, with major populations including the Beti-Pahuin, Bamiléké, Douala, Fulani, and Baka communities, among others. The country exhibits significant regional variation in language, dress, and customs, reflecting its internal diversity. The population is concentrated in urban areas such as Douala and Yaoundé, with rural communities across the coast, highlands, and savannas.

French and English are the official languages, reflecting the country's colonial heritage. In practice, many Cameroonians are bilingual, and numerous local languages are spoken across regions. Cameroonian culture encompasses music, cinema, sports, and cuisine, with distinctive dishes such as ndolé, achu, and pepper soup. Religiously, Cameroonians follow Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs in varying proportions by region.

As a national identity, Cameroonian emphasizes unity amid diversity, with hundreds of ethnic languages and diverse traditions coexisting within a single republic.