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The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in the hands of an ethnic oligarchy.
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Country
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Surface Area: 475,440 square km
Population: 16,063,678 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Western Africa
Capital City: Yaounde
Head of State: Paul BIYA
Prime Minister: Peter Mafany MUSONGE
Independent since: 1 January 1960
Currency: Franc (XAF)
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