CAMEROON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

Cameroon: Definition and Historical Overview

Cameroon is a republic located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea. It became a German colony in 1884. After World War I, in 1919, the territory was divided into two parts: the Cameroons, which were administered by Britain, and Cameroun, managed separately.


Cameroon’s colonial history is marked by its division under European powers, reflecting a shift in governance post-World War I that shaped its modern geopolitical boundaries.

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