Yaounde
Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon, located in the central region of the country on a chain of hills along the Mfoundi River. The city sits at about 750 meters above sea level and has a mild climate for its latitude, with a tropical savanna climate and a long rainy season from March to November and a shorter dry season.
The settlement originated as a small Beti town and was developed under German colonial rule in the
As the administrative capital, Yaoundé houses the presidency, government ministries, and many national and international institutions.
Key landmarks include the Reunification Monument at the edge of the city, the National Museum, and the
Population is estimated in the vicinity of two million in the metropolitan area. The city is ethnically