Last verified: Wednesday, 16. June 2021 at 08:28 AM
Last verified: Wednesday, 16. June 2021 at 08:28 AM
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We advise caution when travelling to Cameroon We advise caution when travelling to Cameroon. We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this specific country.
Cameroon shares a land border with 6 neighbouring states. For this region of countries (including Cameroon), the Advisory Index is 3.9 (average value over all countries). All countries have some reported advisories: Central African Republic (5), Republic of the Congo (4), Chad (4), Nigeria (3.9), Gabon with 3.8 and Equatorial Guinea with 3.3 (of 5).
There are currently 81,467 officially reported cases of infections with SARS-CoV-2 (or Coronavirus) in Cameroon. As reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control this morning (~8:30am CET).
There are currently 1,330 officially reported deaths related to this disease in Cameroon.
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Chart of the risk level over that last 200 days. This is the daily calculated travel risk for Cameroon.
Chart of the number of sources over that last 200 days. This is the daily number of advisory sources (of any rating) that have been active on that day.
Note: Changes happening on the 28th/29th of July 2019 are related to a change in the software and number of sources processed.
These are the individual advisories published by other countries about the destination Cameroon from a travellers perspective. The scoring of all messages combined is the foundation for the current rating 3.3 out of 5.0.
Danger level: 0 - Travel is usually safe. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.
We currently advise that all New Zealanders do not travel overseas at this time due to the outbreak of COVID-19, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. The global situation remains complex and rapidly changing. International travel can be complicated with fewer international flights available and disruptions to transit routes and hubs. ...
Danger level: 2 - Travel is usually safe. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.
Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to COVID-19 and crime. Read Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Cameroon due ...
Danger level: 3 - Travel with high caution. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.
Kamerun: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Teilreisewarnung und COVID-19-bedingte Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Source: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/kamerunsicherheit/208874
Danger level: 3 - Travel with high caution. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Danger level: 5 - Do not travel. This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.
Various COVID-19 restrictions on movements and gatherings are in place, including wearing a face mask in public. Follow the advice of local authorities on COVID-19 related restrictions. Reduced international commercial flights are available. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Cameroon due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.
Source: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/cameroon
This is the recent history of individual changes of travel advices that affected the total asessment of Cameroon. Most recent events first.
The total rating for Cameroon changed from 3.1 to 3.4. Here are the influencing details:
The United States government increased their existing warning for Cameroon to 4.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 2.0 (by +2.0).
The total rating for Cameroon changed from 3.0 to 3.1. Here are the influencing details:
The Canadian government increased their existing warning for Cameroon to 3.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 2.0 (by +1.0).
The total rating for Cameroon changed from 2.7 to 3.0. Here are the influencing details:
The Australian government increased their existing warning for Cameroon to 5.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 4.0 (by +1.0).
The Irish government increased their existing warning for Cameroon to 4.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 3.0 (by +1.0).
The total rating for Cameroon changed from 2.5 to 2.7. Here are the influencing details:
The Australian government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 4.0.
The total rating for Cameroon changed from 0.0 to 0.0. Here are the influencing details:
The Irish government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 3.0.
The New Zealand government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 2.0.
The Canadian government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 2.0.
The Austrian government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 3.0.
The German government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 3.0.
The United States government issued a new warning for Cameroon with a rating of 2.0.
Cameroon with its capital Yaoundé is a country in Africa (Middle Africa), slightly larger than California (475,440 km²). The country is located Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. The climate can be described as varies with terrain, from tropical along coast to semiarid and hot in north. The landscape is diverse, with coastal plain in southwest, dissected plateau in center, mountains in west, plains in north. With a population of about 18.47 million citizens.
| Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital | Yaoundé |
| Population | about 18.47 million |
| Size | 475.440 km² |
| Size comparable to | slightly larger than California |
| Common languages | English, French |
| Currency | Franc (short: XAF) |
| Common voltage (electricity) | 220V - 50Hz |
| Used GSM Frequencies | 900 |
| International phone prefix | +237 |
| Internet Top Level Domain | .cm |
| Countrycode: ISO Alpha 2 | CM |
| Countrycode: ISO Alpha 3 | CMR |
| Countrycode: ISO Numeric | 120 |
These are problems Cameroon is facing. Environmental issues refer to damages of the nature due to industry and society. Natural hazzards refer to potential dangers originating in nature.
Environmental problems
Natural hazzards
These are the main product industries and agricultural products of Cameroon. This list indicates what this country is good at producing.
Industries
Agriculture products
These are the main product categories of imports and exports to and from Cameroon.
Export products
Import products
Cameroon is currently rated at 3,3 out of a possible 5.0. Collected from 6 official sources. We advise caution when travelling to Cameroon.
Visiting the country Cameroon is usually fine. The score is at 3,3 Just keep an eye open, obey local rules and you'll most likely be fine.
We currently evaluate 11 official sources each morning. Today, we know of active advisories from 6 individual sources for Cameroon.
There are currently 81,467 officially reported cases of infections with SARS-CoV-2 (or Coronavirus) in Cameroon. As reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control this morning (~8:30am CET). There are currently 1,330 officially reported deaths related to this disease in Cameroon.
Cameroon has a size of 475,440 km² or 183,568 mi² which is slightly larger than California.
For non-country specific questions, please check our global F.A.Q.
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2020-03-10:
Integrated data from European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2/ Coronavirus).
2019-09-01:
Added timeline charts for risk level and number of advisories.
2019-07-29:
Added two more sources (Finland and Denmark).
Affects country ratings.
2019-07-15:
South-Sudan was missing and was added today.
2019-05-18:
Performance improvements for API users.
2019-03-23:
Introduced professional API with more data.
2019-02-13:
Added three more sources (Cyprus, Ireland and Malta).
Affects country ratings.
Central African Republic (5.0)
Republic of the Congo (4.0)
Chad (4.0)
Nigeria (3.9)
Gabon (3.8)
Equatorial Guinea (3.3)
Chile (South America)
Cook Islands (Oceania)
China (Asia)
Colombia (South America)