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	History of Cameroon
		Although the Portuguese arrived on Cameroon's coast in the 1500s, malaria prevented significant European settlement and conquest of the interior until the late 1870s, when large supplies of the malaria suppressant, quinine, became available.
		The early European presence in Cameroon was primarily devoted to coastal trade and the acquisition of slaves.
		Beginning in 1884, all of present-day Cameroon and parts of several of its neighbors became the German colony of Kamerun, with a capital first at Buea and later at Yaounde.
	www.historyofnations.net /africa/cameroon.html (500 words)

	Cameroon Encyclopedia Article @ EveryAvenue.com (Every Avenue) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It was renamed the United Republic of Cameroon in 1972, and the Republic of Cameroon or République du Cameroun in 1984 (its official languages are English and French).
		Cameroon's coastal plain extends 10 to 50 miles (15–80 km) inland from the Gulf of Guinea (part of the Atlantic Ocean) to the edge of a plateau.
		In western Cameroon is an irregular chain of mountains, hills, and plateaus that extend from Mt. This region enjoys a pleasant climate, particularly in the Bamenda, Bamiléké, and Mambilla highlands.
	www.everyavenue.com /encyclopedia/Cameroon (1254 words)

	History of CAMEROON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In the early 19th century there is considerable activity in Cameroon by British and American missionaries, but a German connection begins only when the Woermann Company of Hamburg builds a warehouse in 1868 on the estuary of the Wouri river.
		Gustav Nachtigal arrives in Cameroon in that year to make a treaty with one of the local kings and to annexe the region for the German emperor.
		But Cameroon is moving gradually towards a more state-controlled administration when its existence as a German colony is brought to an abrupt end.
	www.historyworld.net /wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ad39 (1049 words)

	History of Cameroon
		Beginning in 1884, all of present-day Cameroon and parts of several of its neighbors became the German colony of Kamerun, with a capital first at Buea and later at Yaounde.
		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.
	infotut.com /geography/Cameroon (562 words)

	AllRefer.com - Cameroon : History : Early History to Independence (Cameroon Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Throughout history the region witnessed numerous invasions and migrations by various ethnic groups, especially by the Fulani, Hausa, Fang, and Kanuri.
		In the 1950s, guerrilla warfare raged in the French Cameroons, instigated by the nationalist Union of the Peoples of the Cameroons, which demanded immediate independence and union with the British Cameroons.
		France granted self-government to the French Cameroons in 1957 and internal autonomy in 1959.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CameroonRe-history.html (397 words)

	History of Cameroon - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		Beginning on July 5, 1884, all of present-day Cameroon and parts of several of its neighbors became the German colony of Kamerun, with a capital first at Buea and later at Yaoundé.
		The southern region voted to rejoin the Republic of Cameroon on October 1, 1961.
		Following this, the northern region voted to merge with Nigeria, and the southern region voted to be unified with the Republic of Cameroon on October 1, 1961.
	www.music.us /education/H/History-of-Cameroon.htm (795 words)

	Cameroon, country: History — FactMonster.com
		Throughout history the region witnessed numerous invasions and migrations by various ethnic groups, especially by the Fulani, Hausa, Fang, and Kanuri.
		In the 1990s, tensions increased between Cameroon and Nigeria over competing claims to the oil-rich Bakassi peninsula in the Gulf of Guinea, and clashes occurred in 1994 and 1996.
		In 2002 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the Bakassi peninsula and certain areas in the Lake Chad region to Cameroon; another area in the latter region was awarded to Nigeria.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0857145.html (800 words)

	UNHCR - Cameroon: The Bamileke tribe, its origins in the country, its language, its association with Anglophones, and ...
		Cameroon: The Bamileke tribe, its origins in the country, its language, its association with Anglophones, and treatment of its members by government authorities (October 2002)
		Sources indicate that the Bamileke are native to the grasslands of western Cameroon (Africans Art 21 Mar. 2002; Zognong 11 July 2002).
		As coordinator of AGA/Governance Alert, this author is well known in Cameroon and among the community of the UN in Geneva, the UNESCO and the World Bank as a dedicated human rights advocate.
	www.unhcr.org /home/RSDCOI/3f7d4d7211.html (539 words)

	Cameroon encyclopedia : Cultural Information , Maps, Cameroon politics and officials, Cameroonian History. Travel to ...
		Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a unitary republic of central Africa.
		Cameroon, a German colony at the time of World War I, was split among the French and British as war spoils after the defeat of Germany.
		It was renamed the United Republic of Cameroon in 1972, and the Republic of Cameroon or RÃ©publique du Cameroun in 1984 (its official languages are English and French).
	www.camerooniworld.com (287 words)

	The History of Cameroon.
		From archaeological evidence it is known that humans have inhabited Cameroon for at least 50,000 years, and there is strong evidence of the existence of important kingdoms and states in more recent times.
		Bamoum was one of the largest of numerous kingdoms that emerged in the grassland areas of Cameroon at least 300 years ago.
		In British Cameroons the major question was whether to remain with Nigeria or to rejoin Cameroun.
	www.sfu.ca /archaeology/museum/ndi/History.html (1913 words)

	WHKMLA : History of Cameroon, 1939-1960
		In the early 1920es, Germans had repurchased some property in British Cameroons; in the 1930es, German interest groups lobbied for the return of Germany's ex-colonies, a matter which was diplomatically discussed during the Appeasement years.
		History of Cameroon : the Colonial Period, 1916-1960, from Ambafrance
		Chronology of Catholic Dioceses : Cameroon, from Den Katolske Kirke i Norge
	www.zum.de /whkmla/region/centrafrica/cameroon193960.html (396 words)

	A short history of Cameroon
		The earliest inhabitants of present-day Cameroon are probably the Bakas (Pygmies).
		At that moment Cameroon becomes a de facto one-party state, which is confirmed in 1972 when democracy is formally abolished.
		In 1990 the formation of political parties is permitted and in 1992 Cameroon becomes a multiparty democracy.
	www.electionworld.org /history/cameroon.htm (381 words)

	The Lightspan Network - sw
		Flags, a map, the national anthem, a history chronology, lists of rulers and government officials, along with information about any independent political entities which have been absorbed by this country can be found here.
		Although there is mention of the earliest inhabitants and the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this brief article concentrates mostly on the highlights of Cameroon's history during the 20th century.
		Follow this country's history quickly from the first century though various colonial regimes to the present, which is what this article focuses on.
	www.lightspan.com /common/studyweb/sw.asp?target=http://www.studyweb.com/links/8717.html (218 words)

	Home - Yaounde, Cameroon
		We mark 50 years because it was in July 1957 that the United States opened the first diplomatic office in Cameroon, but of course our relationship of friendship goes back even farther.
		During the first phase, on July 3, 2007, PAS Yaounde invited local and international media to an exclusive preview of the exhibit and a press conference held in the middle of the exhibit’s main showroom.
		This was a lead-up to the July Fourth celebration, where through the Photo Focus on Diplomacy exhibit, 2500 guests explored the many domains diplomacy permeates: trade, development assistance, education, military engagement, history, religious exchange, culture, sports, music, protocol, and the media.
	yaounde.usembassy.gov (708 words)

	Cameroon - Cameroun on the Internet
		The mission of Forests.org is to "contribute to the conservation of rainforests, forests, biodiversity, indigenous cultures and the climate..." Based in Madison, Wisconsin.
		As the gatekeeper to the Congo Basin, Cameroon is an important indicator for the future of the entire region." "Samuel Nguiffo, 33, directs the Center for Environment and Development (CED) in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde.
		LESA serves current students and graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, Bamenda, Cameroon which was established in 1963 as a secondary school for girls, one of only 3 secondary schools for girls in Cameroon at the time.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/camer.html (5528 words)

	Cameroon ( Cameroun) Africa, Books, Maps and Atlases
		Covering all 16 West African nations, plus trans-Saharan routes and Cameroon, this revised edition includes information on the latest political developments, looks at every national park, and provides practical information on music, eating and drinking, and accommodation.
		An introduction to the geography, history, economy, government, people, and culture of this central African country situated on the Atlantic coast.
		Introduction to the History of Cameroon; Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
	www.africaguide.com /country/cameroon/books.htm (705 words)

	Kenya History Timeline - historic overview of Kenya, Africa
		Visit Kenyalogy.com for more details on Kenyan history.
		The Leakey Foundation is a great site to learn about the discoveries.
		A time line overview of big and small events in the history of Kenya.
	crawfurd.dk /africa/kenya_timeline.htm (3138 words)

	MavicaNET - History of Cameroon
		Каталог / Культура / Наука / Iсторичні науки / Регіональна історія / History of Africa / History of Cameroon
		The Reunification Question in Cameroon History: Was the Bride an Enthusiastic or a Reluctant One?
		From Political History to Ethnography in Cameroon - Contents.
	www.mavicanet.com /lite/ukr/24014.html?sortby=6 (112 words)

	Maps and References for Cameroon
		More Maps of Cameroon - More Maps of Cameroon - A number of maps from The Perry - Castañeda Library Map Collection.
		The Cameroon Ethnologue - TheCameroon Ethnologue - The languages in Cameroon.
		History of Cameroon - History of Cameroon - (by Encyclopedia.com)
	www.embassyworld.com /embassy/Cameroon/Cameroon_Map.html (189 words)

	History
		Today, the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary serve in eighteen countries of the world: France, Switzerland, Canada, United States, England.
		In the United States we are located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Texas.
		Click HERE for important dates in the history of the Congregation.
	presentationofmary.com /History/History.htm (517 words)

	Cameroon Resources
		You will find pictures of banknotes from Cameroon along with country specific info.
		Read and learn about the History of Cameroon.
		Read and learn about the Politics of Cameroon.
	www.cybersleuth-kids.com /sleuth/Geography/Africa/Cameroon_ (133 words)

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