CFA (Franc de la Communaut Financière Africaine) Franc (CFAfr) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of CFAfr10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CFAfr250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Cameroon is part of the French Monetary Area
Credit cards have very limited use
Euros are relatively easy to change, this is the best currency for travellers cheques
International direct dialling is widely available, phones and phonecards are also widely available.
Mobile phone roaming agrements exist and coverage is fairly widespread.
Internet cafes are available in urban areas.
Post offices are found in most urban centres and are open from 08:00 to 15:30. Mail to Europe takes about 1 week.
Country code: ++237
There is a single wet season between April and September at the time of high sun and a pronounced dry season during the rest of the year. Annual rainfall is between 1,000 mm/40 in and 1,750 mm/70 in.
In the south of the country rainfall occurs in all months with an equatorial pattern of distribution: two wet seasons and two dry seasons
World Meteorological Organization
National Weather Service
| 1st January | New Years Day |
| 11 Feb | Youth Day |
| Moveable | Good Friday & Easter Monday Muslim Holidays - Tabaski and Ramadan |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 5 July | Independence Day |
| 15 August | Assumption Day |
| 20 May | National Day |
| 1 Oct | Unification Day. |
| 1 November | All Saints Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
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