CAMEROON(Republic of Cameroon) (The Monument of Reunification) The Coat of arms: Symbols of the nation of Cameroon. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameroon) HISTORY & GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 1. NAMES: - Shrimp Republic (or “Republica dos Camaroes “) : Portuguese(1555). - Kamerun: German(1884-1916). - Cameroon : England(1916-1961) - Cameroun: France(1916-1961). 2. LOCATION: Bordered by : Nigeria(west), Chad(north east), The central African Republic(est), Congo(south east), Gabon(south center), Equatorial guinea (south west). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameroon) GENERAL PRESENTATION • Capital: Yaoundé • Population: (2017 est.) 23,130,000 • Administration: - President & Prime Minister (Prepare & propose laws), Senate & Parliament(study & approve laws), Judiciary(execute laws) - Ten Regions • Languages: - French & English Official Languages. - Over 200 others Local Languages The Unity Palace: the Presidency GENERAL PRESENTATION • MONETARY UNIT(N-N): CFA franc (CFAF) • Gross National Income (GNI):PER CAPITA (U.S.$)(2016) 1,220 (the income earned by a country's citizens and companies) • TOTAL AREA: 476,350 KM² • POPULATION SETLEMENT(N-N)(2015) : 54.4% Urban & 45.6% Rural • National Anthem(N-N): O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers (“O Cameroun, Berceau de nos Ancêtres”) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameroon) 1 USD = 600 CFA Francs CLIMATES • Warm Desert Climate • Warm Semi-arid Climate • Tropical Savanna Climate • Monsoon Climate • Equatorial Climate NATURAL DIVERSITY Tropical Savanna Cameroon ‘s climate is cutting across six different climates, as the country’s geographical location covers many latitudes. That is why Cameroon is also given the name “Africa in miniature”. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameroon) Equatorial Forest EDUCATION SYSTEM 1. FRENCH SYSTEM: LEVEL OF TRAINING # years of study Certificate Kindergarten (Admits only 03 years old kids) 02 years Primary school 06 years ‘’C.E.P.E”(Certificate for Elementary & Primary Studies) Secondary School 04 years “B.E.P.C”(Certificate for First Cycle’s Studies) High School 02 years 01 year - “Probatoire”(Probation Certificate) - “Baccalaureat” A, B, C, D, E, F, G, F, E. University 03 years “License” in Zoology, Botany, Math, Physics, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, ICT, French Language, English Language, Accounting, Finance, etc. 02 years Master of Science in … 03 – 04 years Doctorate Degree in … F(Publications) Assistant Professor and Professor in … EDUCATION SYSTEM(Continuation) 2. ENGLISH SYSTEM: LEVEL OF TRAINING # years of study Certificate Kindergarten (Admits only 03 years old kids) 02 years Primary school 06 years First Living School Certificate Secondary School 05 years G.C.E “O” Level(General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level) High School 02 years G.C.E “A” Level(General Corticated of Education University 03 years First Degree in Zoology, Botany, Math, Physics, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, ICT, French Language, English Language, Accounting, Finance, etc. 02 years Master of Science in … 03 – 04 years Doctorate Degree in … F(Publications) Assistant Professor and Professor in … EDUCATION SYSTEM(Continuation) 3. PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM: LEVEL OF TRAINING # years of study Certificate Kindergarten (Admits only 03 years old kids) 02 years Primary school 06 years First Living School Certificate Secondary School 04 years C.A.P “Certificate for Professional Ability” in Building & Construction, Electricity, Accounting, Mechanics, etc… High School 02 years “Probatoire” (Certificate of Probation) in … University 02 years - B.T.S(Certificate for Higher Technician) in Accounting, ICT, Finance, Building & Construction, etc. - Higher Technician in Agriculture, Laboratory Analysis 05 years Engineer in Agriculture, Computer Science, Mechanics, Finance & Banking, Communication Technology, Building & Construction, etc… 07 years Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Agriculture HOLIDAYS 1. Religious holidays in Cameroon include: • Christian: Good Friday, Ascension, Assumption(August 15th) and Christmas (December 25th). • Muslim: Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha and Ramadan 2. Other major holidays are: • New Year's Day : January 1 • Youth Day : February 11 • Labor Day : May 1 • National Day : May 20 • Women's Day : March 8 • Teacher's Day : October 5 MEALS(Delicious & Fresh) Among Cameroonian specialties are: 1. Brochettes, known locally as soya (a kind of barbecued kebab made from either chicken, beef, or goat) 2. Curries soups and fish dishes abound, as well as meats on skewers. Insects are eaten in some parts of the country (particularly the forested regions). 1. Fufu Corn and Njama Njama (Huckle Berry Leaves) 2. Achu or taro (cocoyam fufu with an orange/yellow red palm oil soup). 1. Eru and water fufu 2. Mbanga Soup and kwacoco. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Cameroon) Bananas Shrimps Soya(Brochettes) Corn(Maize) Achu & Yellow soup Ndole MEALS(Delicious & Fresh) Other Cameroonian specialties are : 1. Kondreh (stewed unripe plantains with herbs and spices, usually cooked with goat meat) 2. Koki (primarily consisting of black eyed peas and palm oil). 1. Ndolè (spicy stew , bitter leaf vegetables, meat, shrimp, pork rind, and peanut paste) 2. Mbongo Tchobi (a spicy black soup made with native herbs and spices). 1. Sangah (a mixture of maize, cassava leaf and palmnut juice) 2. Egusi soup (ground pumpkin seeds often cooked with dark leafy greens or okra). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Cameroon) Cassava Plantains Dried Fish Pea nuts Potatoes Beans CULTURE AND TRADITION King in his palace Dressing Code(life in the palace/lamida) : Men on horses pay allegiance to the Lamido. Lamido in the Lamida CULTURE AND TRADITION 1. Dressing Code (Wedding ceremony & Others): Wedding attire Couple’s Loving Kiss Wedding costumes Wedding outfit Village mates of Honour Women’s day fitting Modern Mates of honour CULTURE AND TRADITION Northen Regions’ dance 2. Different dance types: - Bodily expressions and - Expression of worship(Secret dances) West/N. west dance Littoral’s dance West’ secret dance Center kids’ dance Center/South’ dance Center/south/East Secret ‘ dance East (Pygmies‘) dance CULTURE AND TRADITION 3. Different kinds of houses: In Pygmees (East) Ewondo & Bulu (Centre, South) In Ewondo & Bulu (Centre, South) In Matakam (North) In Bamileke (West) In Bamoun (West) In (Far-North) In OBU(Adamawa) In Far-North THANK YOU !
