1. [n]  a republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960
2. [n]  an inactive volcano in western Cameroon; highest peak on the West African coast

Cameroon
The first English-language country guide to this little-known, but fascinating, west African country which includes Lake Chad in the north, Mount Cameroon--West Africa`s highest mountain--in the west, and dense rain forests in the south. Details of getting around this geographically and culturally diverse country by bush-taxi, rail, car, or on foot, together with accommodations from camping to mud hut royal palaces, are balanced by a wealth of background information from history and geography to culture and the environment. The Mount Cameroon area has excellent hiking possibilities, including the ascent of the peak itself, and game parks such as Waza offer encounters with big mammals, including large herds of elephant. Cameroon`s beaches are particularly dramatic with their backdrop of rain forest. The country also has an incredible cultural diversity, including the seminomadic Arabic and Sudanese people in the sub-Saharan north, with over 200 living languages coexisting. Planning and preparation for overland crossing into Cameroon from adjacent countries including Gabon, the Central African Republic, and the Congo are provided to make this the complete guide for travelers to this region.

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