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Cameroon Neighboring Countries

Cameroon is located in Middle Africa (Africa), with its capital in Yaoundé. The official languages are English, French. The currency is Central African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Cameroon? Cameroon shares land borders with 6 countries. These Cameroon neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Cameroon at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Cameroon neighboring countries are: Nigeria, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo and Chad. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Cameroon and its border countries. The map highlights Cameroon in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Cameroon

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Cameroon?

Cameroon shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Cameroon?

The neighboring countries of Cameroon are: Nigeria, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo and Chad.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Cameroon?

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Libya, South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Cameroon?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Cameroon?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Cameroon?

The capitals of countries bordering Cameroon are:
  • Nigeria: Abuja
  • Central African Republic: Bangui
  • Equatorial Guinea: Malabo
  • Gabon: Libreville
  • Republic of the Congo: Brazzaville
  • Chad: N'Djamena

What are the country codes of Cameroon's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Cameroon's neighbors are:
  • Nigeria: NG (ISO 2) / NGA (ISO 3)
  • Central African Republic: CF (ISO 2) / CAF (ISO 3)
  • Equatorial Guinea: GQ (ISO 2) / GNQ (ISO 3)
  • Gabon: GA (ISO 2) / GAB (ISO 3)
  • Republic of the Congo: CG (ISO 2) / COG (ISO 3)
  • Chad: TD (ISO 2) / TCD (ISO 3)