Head of state: Paul Biya (President)
Head of government: Philémon Yang
Type of state: republic
Land area: 475,440 km2
Capital: Yaoundé
Population: 19.5m 
Religions: 50% Christian, 30% indigenous beliefs, 20% Moslem
Language: French and English (official languages), countless regional and local vernaculars and dialects Currency: Communauté Financière Africaine franc (XAF)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 21.8bn
Change over previous year: -0.1%
Per capita GDP 2010: USD 2,300
Swiss colony 2010: 245 people
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 20.05 million
Change over previous year: +57.3%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 2.31 million
Change over previous year: -16.7%