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Yaoundé ( UK: / jɑːˈʊndeɪ, - ˈuːn -/; [2] US: / ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ /, French pronunciation: [ja.unde]) is the capital of Cameroon and, with a population of more than 2.8 million, the second-largest city in the country after the port city Douala.
Yaoundé, city and capital of Cameroon. It is situated on a hilly, forested plateau between the Nyong and Sanaga rivers in the south-central part of the country. Founded in 1888 during the period of the German protectorate, Yaoundé was occupied by Belgian troops in 1915 and was declared the capital.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, and the country's second most populous city. It is smaller than the economic centre ( Douala ), but still a bustling city. Called the city on seven hills, Yaoundé is home to people from all over Cameroon.
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Yaoundé was founded in 1888 by German traders. It was created to be used as a base for the ivory trade and an agricultural research station. The city was under the control of Belgian troops during World War I. After the war, it became the capital of French Cameroons.
Feb 22, 2023 · Yaoundé is a fantastic city to explore for food, music and entertainment. With some of Cameroon’s best restaurants, hotels and monuments, there are many sites and attractions to discover. From the great live band at Yao Ba to a walk around EcoPark, here are the top things to do in Yaoundé.
Yaunde, a Bantu-speaking people of the hilly area of south-central Cameroon who live in and around the capital city of Yaoundé. The Yaunde and a closely related people, the Eton, comprise the two main subgroups of the Beti, which in turn constitute one of the three major subdivisions of the cluster.
