Divisions of Far North province EN. The area is rich in tourist attractions, you can admire the colonial buildings and monuments, beautiful botanical gardens, national parks and beautiful beaches. The natural vegetation of the area has also seen the indigenous community, Bororos settling in the area for cattle grazing, thereby offering possibilities for travelers to engage in ethnic/traditions tourism. Some adaptation measures outlined by farmers were change in crop variety, agro-forestry, treatment of suckers with mocap chemical, replanting failed farms, use of fertilizer and picking up black . Menchum On 26 June 2022, intercommunal clashes in the Akwaya subdivision in the South-West region (SW) resulted in more than 30 civilian casualties. Tourist Attractions:Mountainous Region with many traditional palaces, crater lakes and colourful funeral ceremonies (between the months of November and February every year), and the ngoun, a great annual festival of the Bamoum people. The Division has a captivating, picturesque mountainous landscape characterized by mountains/hills, lowlands, valleys and plains. 90 delegates comprising 70 for the Regional Council and 20 for the House of chiefs met December 22, 2020, at the Buea council for their first session, since they won the election that took place December 6. Regional Capital: EbolowaPopulation: 514336 inhabitantsSurface area: 47191 km2Number of Divisions: 4Density: 10.9 inhabitants/km2. The three northernmost regions are the Far North (Extrme Nord), North (Nord), and Adamawa (Adamaoua). The Mamfe District Hospital and the Ballin Integrated Health Centre in the Manyu division (SW) were destroyed by fire in two different incidents. [5], At the end of 2017, an Ambazonian separatist movement in the two English-speaking regions of the North-West and South-West initiated a wave of violence affecting the military, police, business leaders and workers. The map below shows the major security incidents that ACLED recorded in 2022: 2022 Major Security Incidents ACLED Local Government history Wikia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. About Tripmondo & FAQ - Imprint & Privacy Policy. The number of national languages spoken in the country is more than 240. Korup National Park is also a major attraction. By virtue of its location along the Cameroon Volcanic Line, CVL, the Division plays host to unique nature-based attractions ranging from attractive scenery, lakes, forest reserves, hot springs and water falls amongst others that can motivate the travel market. Cameroon's western region is split into four smaller regions: The Littoral (Littoral) and Southwest (Sud-Ouest) regions are on the coast, and the Northwest (Nord-Ouest) and West (Ouest) regions are in the western grassfields. The equatorial Sahelian climate favours agriculture. The Southwest region is one of the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. The Central Region, located in the countrys centre is mountainous and suitable for hiking camping or picnics. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Subdivisions_of_Cameroon&oldid=1088813677, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 May 2022, at 07:29. The divisions are further sub-divided into sub-divisions (arrondissements) and districts. Manyu As of 1987[update], its population was 838,042. Haut-Nyong Besides the twin lakes, KMD also hosts seasonal like the Lake Bermin which is also found in this volcanic area. Various Ambazonian nationalist and separatist factions regard the Sud-Ouest region as being distinct as a polity from Cameroon. Regional capital: BamendaPopulation: 1702559 inhabitantsSurface area: 17300 km2Number of Divisions: 7Density: 98.41 inhabitants/km2. Common crawl The coast is located in the southwest part of the country. These are headed by presidentially appointed divisional officers (prfets), who perform the governors' duties on a smaller scale. The next report will be issued in August 2022. Tourist Attractions:Hilly and mountainous Region with grass field landscape, the visitor here has a wide variety of traditional palaces, waterfalls, crater lakes, handicraft shops and other cultural artefacts which make it a regular tourist destination. The two persons and the supplies were released on the same day and proceeded to deliver the assistance to the targeted community. Cameroon's western region is split into four smaller regions: The Littoral (Littoral) and Southwest (Sud-Ouest) regions are on the coast, and the Northwest (Nord-Ouest) and West (Ouest) regions are in the western grassfields. [5], At the end of 2017, an Ambazonian separatist movement in the two English-speaking regions of the North-West and South-West initiated a wave of violence affecting the military, police, business leaders and workers. Thatched roof structures at the Limbe Beach, Extensive view of a Reunification Monument in Buea, Closer view of the Buea Reunification Monument, The province is largely Anglophone and Protestant Christian. The Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon. Capital city is Yaounde.Spoken languages are French and English (official), as well as many local languages and pidgin. The Northwest and Southwest were once part of British Cameroons; the other provinces were in French Cameroun. The Littoral province of Cameroon contains the following four departments: Divisions of North province The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koup-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. Density: 10.7inhabitants/km 2. Tourist Attractions:Visitors can undertake to cross the vast forests that cover this Region. Locations are ordered alphabetically. Noun. Unfortunately, the lack of access to the area for The Adamawa region is a mountainous border area between the southern forests and savannahs of northern Cameroon. Contents. Adepoju, Paul. The districts, administered by district heads (chefs de district), are the smallest administrative units. The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koup-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. The Ballin IHC was destroyed during intercommunal clashes on 26 June in Akwaya subdivision of Manyu division The Southwest Region or South-West Region (French: Rgion du Sud-Ouest) is a region in Cameroon.Its capital is Buea. Nyong-et-Soo. Cameroon is asking for international help to fund the rebuilding of western regions that have been destroyed in five years of conflict with separatists. It aims at providing this for any place on this world. The Climatic centre in Dschang provides a place for a quiet holiday. (CNSNews.com) - The U.S. State Department on Monday released its congressionally mandated report on worldwide terrorism in 2021, noting that 21 years after 9/11, "the terrorist threats we face are more ideologically diverse and geographically diffuse than ever before.". Limbe in particular is a popular tourist resort notable for its fine beaches. Divisions of East province The beautiful beaches here have fine golden. Mount Cameroon is still an active volcano with the most recent eruption occurring in March 2000. Along with the Northwest Region, it is one of the two Anglophone (English-speaking) regions of Cameroon. The regions are subdivided into 58 divisions (French dpartements). Map is showing Cameroon and the surrounding countries with international borders, provinces boundaries, the national capital Yaound, provinces capitals, major cities, main roads, railroads and . [9], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}410N 914E / 4.167N 9.233E / 4.167; 9.233. The three northernmost regions are the Far North (Extrme Nord), North (Nord), and Adamawa (Adamaoua). Two major religions have followers ; Cdhristianity and Islam. Suspected cases of . The regions are subdivided into 58 divisions (French dpartements). months, with only three cases reported in June (two in the NW and one in the SW) compared to 13 in May. Along with the Northwest Region, it is one of the two Anglophone (English-speaking) regions of Cameroon. Source: Travel Warning Cameroon. This wonderful landscape offers a captivating spectacle. Copyright - Achas Safari Africa Magazine. Cameroon is a West African country bordering the Bight of Biafra in southwest. Presidentially appointed senior divisional officers (prefets) and subdivisional officers (sous-prefets) govern each respectively. Although very large, the Adamawa region is one of the least populated parts of the country. Kupe Manenguba Division (KMD) got its name from Mount Kupe and Mount Manenguba that are found in the area. The Eastern Region also called Sun Rising Region in one of the largest regions of Cameroon. The rainfall in this area is also very high, especially at Debuncha on the West Coast. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main activities of the population. YAOUND, Cameroon (July 18, 2018) The global humanitarian organization CARE is monitoring the situation and considering the best response as rising tensions in southwest and northwest Cameroon have affected 3.5 million people 16 percent of the country's population. Divisions of West province [4] In 1919, the administration of the South West region became solely British. Koung-Khi Often visited places in this part of Cameroon. Wonderfully endowed by nature, the western region is the cradle of the Bamilk people. Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 11:01, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab", Cameroon: Administrative Division population statistics, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southwest_Region_(Cameroon)&oldid=1140909514, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 11:01. The Centre province of Cameroon contains the following ten departments: Haute-Sanaga This Website uses cookies to improve the user experience when visiting the site. Mayo-Kani Multiple cases of interference in the movement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) at checkpoints of SSFs in SW were also reported. Limbe in particular is a popular tourist resort notable for its fine beaches. The 400 km long coastline of the Atlantic Ocean is very suitable for tourism, with a lot of attractions like colourful bays, rich sandy beaches, a variety of small islets, mangrove vegetation and waterfalls that plunge directly into the ocean.Fishing goes on in all the settlements along the coastline, carried out by individual and commercial fishermen. South-West Region Councils 0 City Councils 0 Municipal Councils 0 Regional Assembly 0 Members Regional Executive Council 0 Members Civil Societies 0 Councils (0) Councils Civil Societies Sort Filter Advanced Filter No Councils Found About: South-West Region Councils 0 City Councils 0 Municipal Councils 0 Mayors 0 Deputy Mayors 0 Civil Societies 0 Presidentially appointed senior divisional officers (prefets) and subdivisional officers (sous-prefets) govern each respectively. As of 2015, its population was 1,553,320.Along with the Northwest Region, it is one of the two Anglophone (English-speaking) regions of Cameroon. The Mamfe District Hospital and the Ballin. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division fisheries biologists and technicians annually update the fishing forecasts for 31 Georgia reservoirs and 19 rivers. CENTRE REGION By 2018, in Cameroon, a total of 540,000 people were living with HIV; HIV prevalence among adults (15-49 years) was 3.6%; newly infected with HIV was 23,000, 18,000 people died from an AIDS-related illness, and 81% of all people living with HIV were on treatment [ 4 ]. The Northwest and Southwest were once part of British Cameroons; the other regions were in French Cameroun. The South Province (Sud) lies on the Gulf of Guinea and the southern border. The country is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) is a wildlife sanctuary or fauna park (zoo) situated in Limbe in the Southwest Region. Located in the Southwest Region of Cameroon, Mount Cameroon is the highest point at almost 4,100 metres (13,500 ft). In 1961, the region joined Cameroon. The following police formalities are required: - Visa : the maximum validity for a tourist visa is three months with multiple entries and exits. Located along the Atlantic Ocean, it shares its borders with the Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria. The oval houses of the Massa people in the north are unique in design in the world.The historical artefacts that abound in Cameroon are a testimony of the creative nature of the people, while the monuments and other vestiges of past events attest to the colonial history of the country. Mayo-Tsanaga. Towns include the capital Buea, Limbe, Tiko, Kumba and Mamfe. The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koup-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. The Ndepsi Hot Spring and the Kuku Water Fall in Mekom are also captivating features in the area. Limbe in particular is a popular tourist resort notable for its fine beaches. AGs elements along the Kumba-Mamfe axis in the SW, and the driver and his assistant were abducted. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. More than 160,000 people have been displaced, and dozens attacked or . Lom-et-Djerem. Besides the national parks wherein hunting is prohibited, there are 14 hunting zones in the northern part of the country with more than 500 km of motorable roads. Other forest reserves in the area include: the Ekanjo, Bajoh and Bangem Forest Reserves. 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