Republic of Cameroon

The Republic of Cameroon, encompassing an area of approximately 475,440 square kilometers, is situated on the West Coast of Africa. Bordering Nigeria to the northwest, Chad and the Central African Republic to the east, and Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon to the south, Cameroon boasts a coastline stretching roughly 402 kilometers. 

Cameroon has abundant natural resources, including oil, valuable timber species, and agricultural products like coffee, cotton, and cocoa. Additionally, Cameroon possesses untapped resources such as natural gas, iron, bauxite, and cobalt. 

As of 2017, Cameroon's population is estimated at approximately 24.3 million inhabitants. However, population distribution is uneven across the country's various regions. 

Approximately 70% of the population relies on agricultural and pastoral activities for their livelihood. The average annual population growth rate hovers around 2.5%, and the estimated life expectancy at birth stands at 58.1 years (2016 data). It's noteworthy that roughly 87% of the population living in poverty reside in rural areas.