Yaoundé (French: Yaoundé; English: Yaoundé) is the capital of the Republic of Cameroon and the second largest city in the country after the "economic capital" Douala. With a population of 2,538,000 (2019), the city of Yaoundé is located in a hilly area south-south of Cameroon's central highlands, about 750 meters above sea level and about 200 kilometers west of the port of Douala. The Sanaga and Niang rivers flow from both sides of the city.
The capital of Cameroon in Yaoundé, the second largest city in the country, with a population of 2.538 million, the country's political, economic and cultural center.
Due to the differences in origin, natural conditions and human environment, they all have their own styles and characteristics. Yaoundé is located in the hilly region of the Central Plateau, where the mountains overlap and the city has seven peaks above 700 altitudes. The highest peak in the north of the city, Montfibe Hill, is 950 meters. The scenery is charming and attracts tourists from all over the world all year round. The northern cities are mostly Islamic cities, while the southern cities have the characteristics of modern European cities, and their suburbs retain their simple village form. The cities in Adamawa are mostly fortress-style castle cities. The cities built by the Forbert and Hausa tribes had larger markets in the city centers for the inhabitants to trade. The west of the city is a residential area, the east is a commercial area, and the eastern suburbs are an industrial area. There is an international airport. It houses the University of Yaoundé, the Institut Pasteur of Cameroon, the National Library, archives and many educational, research, press, publishing and other institutions, as well as the Museum of the Negro Museum. There is a gymnasium and a national botanical garden. There are waterfalls and pygmy caves on the outskirts, and tourism is strong.
Yaoundé has a long history and was originally a small village inhabited by the indigenous Evando. Yaoundé evolved from the pronunciation of Evando. Archaeologists have found a collection of ancient pottery painted with axes and palm kernels from 1100 BC in nearby tombs.
Yaoundé
The city of Yaoundé was founded in 1880, and the first military post was built here when the Germans invaded Cameroon in 1889. In 1907, the Germans established an administration here, and the city began to take shape. After Cameroon's independence in 1960, Yaoundé was made its capital.
The National Museum of Cameroon houses excavated prehistoric artifacts, traditional weapons such as muskets, shields made of hippopotamus skin, and various horns, as well as various pictures introducing traditional folk dances and modern dances.
The University of Yaoundé, Cameroon's highest university, is located in the southwest corner of the city and was founded in 1962. There are also famous cocoa plantations on the outskirts of the city, as well as scenic tourist areas with waterfalls and caves.
Yaoundé is very well connected, it has an international airport connecting neighboring countries with other regions, and it is also a transportation hub between the coast and the inland of the country, with excellent road links.
A view of Yaoundé
The railway connects to Douala to the west and the important town of Ngangdale to the northeast.
In Yaoundé, seven hills are connected by mountain roads. The mountain road is lined with tall and tall, guard-like coconut trees and fragrant mango trees, which are beautiful and unique. The climate here is rainy and cool. The cultural landscape and commercial center of the urban area are a good place for tourists. Built on the mountainside of Montfibe, one of the largest hostels in the country, the Montfibe Lodge offers a beautiful and delicious view of the mountain. The rolling hills and lush forests on the outskirts of the city, with cocoa plantations, waterfalls and caves, make for visitors to linger.