Yaoundé - Wikipedia
WEBYaoundé (UK: / jɑːˈʊndeɪ, - ˈuːn -/; [2] US: / ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ /, French pronunciation: [ja.unde]) is the capital of Cameroon and, with a population of more than 2.8 million, the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala.
Yaoundé | Cameroon, Population, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBYaoundé, city and capital of Cameroon. It is situated on a hilly, forested plateau between the Nyong and Sanaga rivers in the south-central part of the country. Founded in 1888 during the period of the German protectorate, Yaoundé was occupied by Belgian troops in 1915 and was declared the capital.
Timeline of Yaoundé - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon .
Yaoundé - Wikiwand articles
WEBFrom December 1889 to May 1895, it was occupied by the German botanist Georg August Zenker as an agricultural research station named Jaunde after the local Yaunde or Ewondo people. [9] His settlement served as a base for the area's rubber and ivory trade , purchasing these from the natives in exchange for imported clothing and iron . [6]
First Battle of Jaunde - Wikipedia
WEBThe First Battle of Jaunde involved the attempted British and French assault on the German capital of Jaunde during the Kamerun campaign of the First World War. Due to a lack of coordination, difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions, and stiff German resistance, the attack was forced to retreat in late June 1915.
Yaunde | History, Culture & Language | Britannica
WEBYaunde, a Bantu-speaking people of the hilly area of south-central Cameroon who live in and around the capital city of Yaoundé. The Yaunde and a closely related people, the Eton, comprise the two main subgroups of the Beti, which in turn constitute one of the three major subdivisions of the cluster.
German Embassy Yaounde - Auswärtiges Amt
WEBWelcome to the German Embassy in Yaounde, the official representation of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cameroon, in Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea. The most important and exciting mission of the German Embassy in Cameroon is to consolidate the already intensive and diverse relationships between our two countries.
Yaoundé Map - Centre Region, Cameroon - Mapcarta
WEBYaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, and the country's second most populous city. It is smaller than the economic centre, but still a bustling city. Called the city on seven hills, …
What Is The Capital Of Cameroon? - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 3, 2017 · Yaoundé is Cameroon’s second largest city after the port city of Douala. It is also the country's capital with an estimated population of 2.5 million. Yaoundé is located in the central region of the country at an elevation of 2,500 feet above sea level.
Living in Yaoundé: What You Need to Know Before You Move
WEBCulture and Leisure. As the country’s capital, Yaoundé is awash with culture, including some of the country’s best museums and most popular festivals. Musee d’Art Camerounais in the city center offers an introduction to the art, history and culture of Cameroon.