Cameroon curiosities
Cameroon’s exports of coffee, cocoa, banana and cotton are as follows
The country’s tallest building is located in its capital, Yaoundé. The Ministry building is 90 metres high and has 19 floors.
The minimum wage in the country is $75 per month (as of July 30, 2014).
Cameroon is ranked 110th in the 2017 Military Potential Ranking. The army consists of 25,000 soldiers, of which 15,000 are active personnel. The army has 30 planes, 100 armored cars and 64 ships at its disposal. Each year 370 million dollars are allocated for armament.
There are 24.5 million people living in Cameroon. Compared to 1955, its population has increased more than fivefold. It is estimated that by 2050 there will be less than 50 million people living in Cameroon.
6. an adult Cameroonian drinks an average of 8.4 litres of pure alcohol every year.
7. adults reach the age of majority when they reach the age of 21.