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Cameroon:
Country Details
Cameroon General Information
| Language: | French, English, many local African languages |
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| Electricity: | 110V/220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 237 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required |
| Currency: | CFA Franc (XAF 1 = 100 Centimes) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Business is conducted in English and French. Visitors should be perceptive to local conventions and care should be taken to respect Islamic and other local religious practices. On social occasions dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 11 Feb Youth Day, 26 Feb Eid Milad Nabi (Prophet`s Anniversary), 2 Apr - 5 Apr Easter, 1 May Labour Day, 13 May Ascension, 20 May National Day, 21 May Sheep Festival, 9 Jul Ascension of the Prophet, 15 Aug Assumption, 1 Oct Unification Day, 11 Sep Djoulde Soumae (End of Ramadan), 17 Nov Eid Al Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), 7 Dec Hijra (Islamic New Year), 25 Dec Christmas. Note: Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar |
| Emergency Services: | Police: 17. Fire: 18. Ambulance: 223-40-20 |
| Clothing: | Light cotton clothes, to help cope with the humidity. Rainwear at all times |

