Cameroon:

Many people see the central part of Africa to be a smaller version of the African continent as it encompasses so many regions, climates and cultures within the country. It has many landforms that include the coastal lowlands by the Atlantic ocean as well as the volcanic mountains forming the airborne crest in the far west where mount Cameroon, the highest mountain in cameroon is located. This in turn enables the presence of different ecosystems and different varieties of flora and fauna hence the need for wildlife preservation in Cameroon.

There are more than 250 ethnic groups and tribes with their own languages, beliefs and practices existing within the nation of Cameroon. As for the languages, English and French have been commonly used in the country as a result of colonization. Furthermore, the country is alsohome to rich artistic creativity especially in the performing arts, music and visual arts with locally developed music forms such as Makossa and Bikutsi being well received and appreciated all over the world.

Cameroon’s economy is both agricultural and performance based but agriculture stands out as the key activity. Cocoa, coffee, and banana are some of the main cash crops for this country. But even this is not enough owing to the issues that characterize the nation peace wise underdevelopment of its industries and even environmental issues. However, it is still remains one of those countries with rich potential and ethnic variety which is always the case with many tourists and even scholars.

Culture of Cameroon:

With regards to mask wearing, sculpture, drapery rich in history and mythology, craftsmen have been able to hone their skills to such levels. These rites of passage as it were include a sense of togetherness that is well illustrated by the observed minigames and processes of the year which are in most cases related to seasons or some religion. Culinary traditions are also very varied in the region as is the case with e.g. fufu, plantains, stews, all of which emphasize regional tastes and regional products’ which again as the case in the last ones food. Back in Cameroon, the population is further divided along the lines of faith in that there are christians and those who are islam and there are people who still hold on to the traditional beliefs, which also occurs in wide extremes. The reason for this largely variance of pattern of culture in cameroon is because it is certainly dynamic and incorporates its historical background and the people who forged it and an existing living legacy.

Savoring Cameroon:

The beauty of Cameroonian cuisine lies in its richness and variety as it exudes the many cultures of the country in so many flavors, ingredients and methods of preparation. There is relatively more diversity in food as it varies from one region depending on the local resources and traditions. Commonly used food in people’s staples includes cassava, plantains and maize accompanied by stews as sauces of fish or meat. Another common staple for most people is ‘fufu’ — a dish made primarily of cassava or yam and more often than not takes a soupy dish such as ‘ndole’ made of bitter leaves and groundnut with fish or meat in it. Street food is also fine since it can be found in every community of Cameroon where people enjoy delicious street snacks like suya, spicy meat on stick and akara, fried beans cakes among others. There are however many other sweet and colorful tropical fruits like mango, pineapple and bananas that are eaten fresh or cooked in sweet dishes. Eating culture is primarily centered on sharing meals together as most of the food is offered to relatives and friends. In the whole, food in Cameroon is not a matter of individual sustenance; – it speaks rather of the ethnic variance of the country and the hospitality of its people.