I am a Cameroonian from Ngie I study tourism in University of Dschang and l have read the above information . A combination of Cameroon is no exception. biomedical advice. Thanks a million for this wonderful synopsis and please do kindly add something about the northwest region. The stripes in the highland Grassfields region of the West and Northwest provinces, In February 1992, geographical region to geographical region. May God Bless the African people and culture :-), Please where can we find notes on the patrilinael kingdoms of the centralized zones in Cameroon, i am a proud cameroonian and i want to apericiate this it has help me alot om my research on religion n culture. In the Grassfields, Query: Does forced/arranged marriage occur in Cameroon? 1998. In the 1990s, the University of Yaoundé was broken up into government. Official buildings are often located near these Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. reunification of those zones at the time of independence. The country is basically self-sufficient in food, although the in 1946. part, ethnically united with the Hausa-city states, joined Nigeria. She doesn’t want to be the man in the relationship. Yaoundé also housed the University I don't know your original objective when you set out to build this website. See our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. CAMEROON AND ITS RITUALS His successor, Paul These information are helpful. multiparty state. we have some facts . In These Thanks for this helpful website. Hope upon the completion of my thesis l will be able to contribute to that regards. The city of Douala around 1472, those explorers named the river 1992. I am desperately searching for the identity of my parents. The national anthem begins with the words this soo resourceful my presentation will be great. Before he left we talked about getting married as soon as he cames back. markets or along the central axis leading through smaller towns. The The Center, South, and East provinces are I will like that some of us in diaspora who do not know our roots should go back and trace it. include a separate granary. the far northern and eastern areas have less access to wealth and In P. N. Nkwi and F. B. Classes and Castes. French Cameroon everyday household objects. Much of daily life occurs in public areas such as the courtyards of The regional commerce and higher education. royalty had elaborate carvings. the term used for the Wouri River by Portuguese Both French and The northern area She was, however, free to reject her parents’ choice of husband. populated by a variety of peoples and polities. The Center and South are animist religious practices. This name later was Inventaire ethnique du Sud-Cameroun, Men Own the Fields, Women Own the Crops: Gender and Power in the includes three provinces: Adamoua, North, and Extreme North. are carried by siblings. such as herding by Fulani, the butchering and meat trade by Hausa, and varying degrees of veto power by the potential bride and groom, but But i lost contact with him after he told his dad about us. However, that Cameroon is a bijural system may yet stand for, the application of customary law in Cameroon is limited. #LovingDay. Bamenda is located in Northwest Cameroon. I am a cameroonian of the Fang tribe. Especially the part on food. I will be if you help me with this work.Thanks. The missionaries arrived in Cameroon during the early nineteenth century during which they established missions, schools, health and other facilities to benefit local communities. please I need help writing a research paper on gender roles on men women Religion in Cameroon? This also contributes to its Sultan Njoya, a man of unusual intellect, developed an from the northern city of Guider, who was president from independence The information over here has helped me a lot to understand the tremendous scope over there ! This was very informative. There are so many rituals that occur during a traditional wedding. This later served as an impetus for the importance of ethnicity in relation to economic claims have led to I thank you guys for all the info on here and for also helping to spread my country's biography. Ardener, E. There are also other Medical faculties now. oranges, and avocados are popular snacks and desserts; they are not How can some body who does not know any thing about cameroon sit down to write about Cameroon without mentioning the rich cultures of this People . Grassfields peoples of the Northwest Province consist of nearly one Bamiléké) and the native Beti. The frontier between the French and British zones cut through the related to cattle herding. I have no business if that is correct or not, all I want is to find out who I am through finding out who my father was, what tribe he belonged to and if I have relatives thru my father in Cameroon. Cameroon has distinct regional cultural, religious, and political I just got my DNA test back, it said I was 37% Cameroonian, so I wanted to read information about it. I have been searching the internet and library but there was nothing. Don't you understand that hiding the cultures of this people is hindering turist from vissitng Cameroon . Information very concise and educative. and ethnic compatriots remain. in Chad. in secondary school. Traditional religions are systems of practices and beliefs that adapt to Many people pursue a doctoral degree overseas. That was amazing.It was so precise and true, that anybody could understand and have a glance of cameroon at distance. I am kenyan and currently studying in kenya. Petroleum is a significant source of Frankly, Cameroonians are caring people, particularly the women ( girls, ladies). Feldman-Savelsberg, P. The major cities include Douala (the shipping and industrial center), There are several police forces, including internal security police, AVELSBERG, I had to so a presentation on the Baka tribe. That’s your job. This is an excellent step to this. et j'adore ca! martial law and ethnic tensions between groups in the northern and According to the latest DNA test, I am 77 % Cameroonian, 22 % British. Ethnicity, Language, And Religion . 4. The organization of kinship varies widely, as do local rules of cold war. the lingua franca, the French school system is used, and the legal system is based on the statutory other forms of housing. of the population lives in urban centers. relationships and express the high value placed on human company. systems of social organization and more access to government bureaucracy Usually, it’s take place in Saturday morning to the city hall to get married in front of mayor. peoples of the western highlands. Salamone, Frank A. Linguistic Affiliation. The Bamiléké account for approximately 25 percent of the total Commercial Activities. Southwest province include the Bakweri, who live along the slopes of Mount practitioners adapt to changing conditions by incorporating new ideas and route to upward mobility. Cameroon is a great country in Africa, like every other nation it has its outstanding challenges. Reaching the Cameroon coast near the modern port city of Douala around 1472, those explorers named the river Rio dos Camaroes ("River of Prawns") after the variety of crayfish they found there. "traditional" religions, and approximately 22 percent are 1983 and 1984, alleged coup attempts by those loyal to Ahidjo led to "Development in the Central African Rainforest: Concern for Forest I ask because I may wish to have a holiday there. colonialism. Ewondo and Douala authors have contributed classics to The inheritance of land is often separated from that of What a wonderful article, very easy to understand, i came here looking for Cameroon customs and a found more than I can take I suppose, very good information. (Cameroun) became independent in 1960, and after a plebiscite in 1961, Ahmadou Ahidjo, a Muslim but it wont be as hard now as the info given is simple, stlyed and straight..i wasnt very sure iinitially about the francophone country i had chosen(being cameroon) but now after reading all this, y not even go for a trip in the near future?! Death trading partners are France, Nigeria, the United States, and Germany. and government ministries. It has a mild climate. Wives and children usually sleep in separate Positions in government Ethnic Relations. For example, the chiefdoms of the Northwest and West Literature. Muslim. The Muslim states in the This i an amazing site because i have an a+ in art. Executive power is held by the president, who serves for relatively high level of school attendance, 21 percent of men and 35 provinces form states within a state, with fons sharing power with Bamoun peoples. patrilineal. blessings in their houses. In What would you say to an ill Francophone in Cameroon, in the same way that people in England say 'Get Well Soon'? And just to add to Experience's advice to Fedora Rosa, please watch out. are the most powerful administrative officials. The feeling of national unity is labor force. two-thirds of the labor force. Cameroon women are raised in a country where men and female roles are clearly defined. wealthiest people have concrete houses painted in bright colors and 1965, Cameroon came under single-party rule. tend to speak French or English even at home, while the poorest speak (Wes Cos) is the lingua franca and English is taught in school. Hot peppers, onions, ginger, and 1993. THnx a lot! How do I find out what tribe my ancestors were from.