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Cameroon

Cameroon. By: Drew Whitaker, Nico Olson- Studler , and Paul Anson. “Cameroon Flag”. http://imagejuicy.com/images/country-flags/c/cameroon/27/. Introduction. Located in west Central Africa. Population: 19,100,000. Considerably high stability (cultural and social). Unlike much of Africa.

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Cameroon

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  1. Cameroon By: Drew Whitaker, Nico Olson-Studler, and Paul Anson “Cameroon Flag”. http://imagejuicy.com/images/country-flags/c/cameroon/27/

  2. Introduction • Located in west Central Africa. • Population: 19,100,000. • Considerably high stability (cultural and social). • Unlike much of Africa. • Capital is Yaoundé. “Map of Cameroon”. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cm.htm

  3. Historical Background • Discovered by the Portuguese in 1472. • First contact with Europeans. • Experienced an influx of immigrants from Nigeria from poor British treatment. • Gained independence from France January 1st, 1960.

  4. Colonial Background • First discovered by Portugal in 1472. • Named a German colony in 1884. • Divided between France and Britain after World War I. • League of Nations mandate. • After independence, declared the Federal Republic of Cameroon in 1961. • Then named the United Republic of Cameroon, and finally now the Republic of Cameroon.

  5. Culture • Largely Christian. • Music and dance serve as an integral part of society. • Diverse society. • 83% immigrants (Nation Master). • Sports are celebrated, mainly soccer. • Considered the best African team. “Soccer”. http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2010/01/bulge-watch-cameroons-samuel-etoo-keeps-his-eyes-on-the-ball.html

  6. Causes of Immigration • Economic benefit. • Though it is one of the more successful African nations. • Economic crisis in 1980’s and 1990’s created a cause for immigration; though it was tough. • No huge issue like a genocide or war. • 2008 was a historically violent year for Cameroon though due to worker strikes. • Never had a war.

  7. Corruption • People with power (or money) are above the law. • People don’t have licenses because they know they’ll have to bribe the officer either way. • Throughout Cameroon’s independence there have only been 2 presidents. • President wants to give up their power, if they do, it is given to somebody with the same political views. • “You either live with the corruption, or become corrupt”- Franklin Tawah.

  8. Life in America • Not a huge/significant minority group. • Not very many Cameroonians. • Not a very concentrated/specific area of population. • Normally peaceful people. • Put up with corruption. “Flag”. http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2009/07/president-obama-in-ghana-foodie.html

  9. Immigration Numbers • 44.4% refugee acceptance rate in the US. • 9 applications, 4 accepted (Nation Master). • Takes/has taken more immigrants than people emigrated. • Mainly from Nigeria and Chad.

  10. Works Consulted • "Cameroon Economy 2012." CIA World Factbook. Web. 17 Apr 2012. http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/cameroon/cameroon_economy.html • United States. US Department of State. Background Note: Cameroon. 2012. Web. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26431.htm

  11. Works Consulted (Pictures) • http://imagejuicy.com/images/country-flags/c/cameroon/27/ • http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cm.htm • http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2010/01/bulge-watch-cameroons-samuel-etoo-keeps-his-eyes-on-the-ball.html • http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2009/07/president-obama-in-ghana-foodie.html

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