presenting cameroon
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Who am I? KWAKE GERALD AZAMAH
Biology Teacher from GBHS Mendong Yaounde, CameroonBachelor of Science In Biochemistry, University of Buea, CameroonPostgraduate Diploma in Teaching Biology, University of Bamenda,Cameroon
I am married I am married.My wife is called Dorothy
My son Emmanuel Kenrich (5 years)
My daughter Precious Fedora(1year 7mths)
I have two kids
My hobbies: Cooking, singing, computing, video games, jokes
ETC……
My Country
Cameroon
Brief History
• Colonized and named by the German empire in 1884 as Kamerun• After world war I, in 1919, it was colonized by France and
Britain; France taking a larger portion (French Cameroon) and Britain a smaller portion (English or Southern Cameroon)
• Got independence from France and Britain in 1960, under President Ahmadou Ahidjo
• United in 1961 into the Federal Republic of Cameroon• Changed into United Republic of Cameroon in 1972• Next President Paul Biya, got to power in 1982 and is still the
president till date
Ahmadou Ahidjo ruled from 1960 until 1982
Paul Biya From 1982 until present day
Location: in central Africa
Africa
Cameroon and its neighborsWest: Nigeria
North East: ChadEast: Central AfricaCoastline:
Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea & the Atlantic Ocean.
South: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, & Congo
The 10 Regions of Cameroon
Motto: "Paix – Travail – Patrie" (French)
"Peace – Work – Fatherland"
The Cameroon Flag and Significance
Unity
The sun, happiness and the
savannahs (grassy plains) in
the north
Hope and the forests in the south Star
of unity
Population and Languages• Official languages: Bilingual: French and
English Languages• More than 250 Ethnic groups; linguistic groups• Population of over 22,5 million (≈ Texas)• Surface area: 475440 Km2 (Smaller than Texas
and a little larger than California)
Seasons• Two main seasons:• Rainy season (Mid March to early November):
Characterised by heavy rains• Dry season (Late November to early March):
Characterised by very hot sunny days
Educational system • English system of education: owes this to
Britain: Studies in English language• French system of education: owes this to
France; studies are in the French language• Though different, both systems consist of a
primary school (6 years), Secondary school (7 years) and the university (3 years for a Bachelor degree, 2 years for a masters, ≥ 3 years for Doctorate)• Other professional institutes….
Cultural diversity and Tourism
The people• A loving and welcoming people….
A VERY HAPPY COUNTRY
Visit Cameroon and you will enjoy cultural and educational diversity….Visit Us Soon.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE