month of June, and repetitive blockages on the Bali-Batibo road, continue to limit the movements of humanitarian On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Further inland, the Korup national park has a wide variety of rare animals and trees. volcanism: Mt. The Far North province of Cameroon contains the following six departments: Diamar actors, as non-State armed groups (NSAGs) usually do not grant any exemption for humanitarian movements. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. List Of Regions Of Cameroon And Their Capital. a state, region or larger metropolitan area). Overview. The country is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Important towns include the capital Buea, Limbe, Tiko, Kumba and Mamfe. southwest area of Cameroon; SG-SOC (Sithe Global Sustainable Oils Cameroon Ltd.) in partnership with Herakles Farm, a US company. The divisions are further sub-divided into sub-divisions (arrondissements), headed by assistant divisional officers (sous-prefets). Haut-Nyong The West province of Cameroon contains the following eight departments: Bamboutos Its capital is Buea. 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. 1). Cameroon is the place of choice in West and Central Africa for safari tourism as the national parks and other animal reserves like Boubandjida in the Adamawa Region are properly preserved. The region has many attractions as well as ecotourism, hunting, photo safaris and much more. The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koup-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. Surface area: 63 701 km 2. Lamentably, the level of tourist arrivals and accompanying infrastructural developments in this Division evokes the concept of the paradox of plenty because the rich ecotourism attractions have been underexploited to support ecotourism development and its accompanying community-development impact. Each region is headed by a presidentially appointed governor. Regional capital : Ngaoundere. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Road, hotel and telecommunication infrastructures and representation in the online market place amongst others all lie within the continuum of elements needed to foster ecotourism development in KMD. [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. Cameroon is a West African country bordering the Bight of Biafra in southwest. volcanic activity with periodic releases of poisonous gases from Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun volcanoes. As of 1987, its population was 838,042. 16 spot overall on the annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list - the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas - TimelyMD ranked third among health services companies and fourth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Northwest and Southwest were once part of British Cameroons; the other regions were in French Cameroun. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. Limbe in particular is a popular tourist resort notable for its fine beaches. A presidential decree of 12 November 2008 officially instigated the change from provinces to regions. Although very large, the Adamawa region is one of the least populated parts of the country. humanitarian actors prevented to carry out assessments and/or a response until now. [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, Location of Southwest Region within Cameroon. Female population count for 54%,. To look up a specific place, pick the beginning letter of its name below. Location of Southwest Region within Cameroon, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Southwest_Region_(Cameroon)&oldid=1838822, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Dry and rainy seasons alternate in the country, with the dry season generally going from November to April. The three northernmost regions are the Far North (Extrme Nord), North (Nord), and Adamawa (Adamaoua). Locations are ordered alphabetically. Situated at the heart of Africa, indeed straddling West Africa and Central Africa, and stretching from the elbow of the Gulf of Guinea on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, going through evergreen forests which gradually fade into grass land savannah until it reaches the sandy regions of Lake Chad, Cameroon has features which are found in all parts of Africa. Mifi Bui The Ndepsi Hot Spring and the Kuku Water Fall in Mekom are also captivating features in the area. The Bororo settlers graze their cattle on the landscape while the area is blessed with medicinal plants which are used in treating diseases (herbal medicine). Tatah-Mentan, I., and F. Achankeng. YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) At least 19 people were injured in an explosion Saturday at a sports event in southwest Cameroon, authorities said. The Northwest and Southwest regions are locations where regular security incidents such as armed conflict, abduction, destruction of property, and other criminality exacerbate the shelter and protection needs. Two of its border regions with Nigeria (northwest and southwest) are Anglophone, while the rest of the country . EN. All local government officials are employees of the central governments Ministry of Territorial Administration, from which local governments also get most of their budgets. This is aggravating humanitarian needs, as affected people continue to flee their homes, seeking safety in the bushes and neighbouring communities. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Although there are multiple ecotouristic attractions and sites in Cameroon that have long fascinated international and domestic travel segments (such as the white and black sandy beaches of Kribi and Limbe respectively and the national parks like Waza, Korup and the Mount Cameroon National Parks), KMD also offers another unique destination in Cameroon for ecotourism/nature lovers. Ngo-ketunjia. The five humanitarians have since been released safely. Limbe which is beside the Atlantic Beach is unanimously one of the best cities in the Republic. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The area is rich in tourist attractions, you can admire the colonial buildings and monuments, beautiful botanical gardens, national parks and beautiful beaches. Towns include the capital Buea, Limbe, Tiko, Kumba and Mamfe. [8] Presidentially appointed senior divisional officers (prefets) and subdivisional officers (sous-prefets) govern each respectively. On 22 June, an international medical NGO was stopped at a checkpoint in Kumba and not allowed to proceed with its mission despite holding the required authorization. The beautiful Mountains Manengouba two hours away and the Ekom-Mkam waterfall is also in this coastal region and both are must see. Mezam The first-ever sitting of newly elected members of the Regional Council for the South West Region has taken place. Regional capital: BafoussamPopulation: 1843518 inhabitantsSurface area: 13892 km2Number of Divisions: 8Density: 132.7 inhabitants/km2. These leaders are charged with implementing the will of the president, reporting on the general mood and conditions of the regions, administering the civil service, keeping the peace, and overseeing the heads of the smaller administrative units. The security context in the North-West and South-West regions (NWSW) remains volatile, marked by continuous violence, abductions, kidnappings, killings, unlawful arrests, and destruction of property. You can enjoy the splendour of the natural forests and spectacular waterfalls. On 23 June, three humanitarian enumerators were reportedly abducted by NSAGs in Alou, Lebialem division (SW), and on 26 June another two were abducted in Mbonge subdivision, Meme division (SW). It is located at an elevation of 785 meters above sea level. Nd Its capital is Buea. Natural hazards. Fako Division is an administrative entity of lower level in South-West Region Cameroon (e.g. Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Korup National Park is also a major attraction. Local Government history Wikia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The town is located at the base of Mount Cameroon and has 85 villages. CDC's initial engagement focused on providing technical leadership on HIV epidemic control efforts within the country. The Northwest region is a major production basin for maize and beans, while the Southwest region produces mainly plantain, cassava, and cocoyam. It is characterized by rich green vegetation, heavy rainfall and abundant agriculture. The forests also have rich bird species as evident with the over 329 rare bird species in the Mount Kupe Forest Reserve Though the coming of the Herackles Farms in parts of the Division has threatened the abundance of forest resources in KMD, it has also added agro-tourism potentials by the establishment of oil palm plantations. The two persons and the supplies were released on the same day and proceeded to deliver the assistance to the targeted community. The divisions are listed below, by province. Cameroon has seven national parks including the Waza Park in the Far North Region which is home to animals that are a reflection of African wildlife (elephants, lions, giraffes, black rhinoceros, panthers, buffalos, antelopes, hippopotamus, hyenas, gorillas, hartebeest, cheetahs, etc). Divisions of Far North province It presents a series of mountains arising from ancient volcanoes with a moderate climate and an average annual temperature around 20 C. The northern region is composed of several ethnocultural communities, which practice for living agriculture and livestock. Buea itself, meanwhile, sits at the foot of Mount Cameroon, and possesses an almost temperate climate markedly different from the rest of the province. 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. Divisions of Adamawa province Governors have broad powers: they may order propaganda in their area and call in the army, gendarmes, and police. The map below shows the major security incidents that ACLED recorded in 2022: 2022 Major Security Incidents ACLED The next report will be issued in August 2022. The region of From 2016 to 2021, cases shot up 3,300% in Mississippi, nearly 3,000% in Oklahoma, more than 2,200% in Hawaii, more than 1,800% in Washington, more than 1,600% in New Mexico, more than 1,500% in . Country Overview CDC and the Government of Cameroon began a partnership in 2008 to support the development of a sustainable public health infrastructure in the country. A presidential decree of 12 November 2008 officially instigated the change from provinces to regions. The North province of Cameroon contains the following four departments: Divisions of Northwest province Capital: Buea Tourist Attractions:Water catchment region of Cameroon, this Region is full of crater lakes, cattle ranches, underground minerals, wild animal species and several caves. Religious: Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption, Christmas, End of Fasting, Feast of the Ram.Secular: New Year, Youth Day (11th February), Labour Day (1st May), National Day (20th May). A plan to construct . Akin to the Northwest Region, the Southwest enjoys a considerably better infrastructure than its francophone neighbours. . The Manenguba (2,396m) and Kupe (2,050m) Mountains are notable in the area as well as hills such as Edib Hill (600m) that can support mountaineering, other forms of adventure and the possibilities of admiring the rich biodiversity that thrives on the mountains. Mamfe hospital was set ablaze after clashes between a NSAG and SSF in the vicinity on 8 June. The blasts took place on . Apart from national parks where hunting is prohibited, the northern region of Cameroon has 14 game areas with over 500 km of tracks suitable for motor vehicles. AGs elements along the Kumba-Mamfe axis in the SW, and the driver and his assistant were abducted. The area has a population density of 13 persons per square kilometer. Various Ambazonian nationalist and separatist factions regard the Sud-Ouest region as being distinct as a polity from Cameroon. The South Province (Sud) lies on the Gulf of Guinea and the southern border. The Mamfe District Hospital and the Integrated Health Centre (IHC) in Ballin, Akwaya subdivision (SW), were Tourist Attractions:Seat of the political capital of the country. Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division fisheries biologists and technicians annually update the fishing forecasts for 31 Georgia reservoirs and 19 rivers. The regions are subdivided into 58 divisions (French dpartements). To look up a specific place, pick the beginning letter of its name below. Often visited places in this part of Cameroon. Manyu division is one of the more than fifty basic administrative units of the Republic of Cameroon, West Africa. Nyong-et-Kll It's largest cities, regards population, are Douala, Yaound and Garoua. The green lake is landlocked and no one dares to go into it except for the traditional priest who goes there occasionally to make appeasement and sacrifices for the land of the Bakossi people. Bright Future Research is Africa's own guide to the Tourism industry in Africa. [2] All local government officials are employees of the central government's Ministry of Territorial Administration, from which local governments also get most of their budgets.[3]. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Lom-et-Djerem. Regional capital: DoualaPopulation: 1861463 inhabitantsSurface area: 20248 km2Number of Divisions: 4Density: 91.93 inhabitants/km2. BUEA SOUTHWEST REGION Cameroon During my time at Foundation for Inclusive Education, under the supervision of my senior manager, I was able to brim to reality several programs. British Southern Cameroons: Nationalism & Conflict in Postcolonial Africa (2014): 127-170. Landing in the No. As of 1987[update], its population was 838,042. A sample of 680 farmers and 15 extension agents in Tombel, Muyuka and Konye subdivisions of southwest region-Cameroon were administered questionnaires. Sonnenkrieg Division (designated by Australia) is a UK-based white-supremacist group established in 2018 as a splinter group of the System Resistance Network. The West Region ( French: Rgion de l'Ouest) is 14,000 km of territory located in the central-western portion of the Republic of Cameroon. 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. The entry point into the country for most visitors and harbours a lot of historic monuments. Divisions of West province The constitution divides Cameroon into 10 semi-autonomous regions, each under the administration of an elected Regional Council. They were obliged to return to their base escorted by armed SSFs. There are beautiful sandy beaches on the Atlantic. Treatment in Fako Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon Jude Eteneneng Enoh ,1,2,3,4 Frederick Nchang Cho,2,4,5 Faustin Pascal Manfo ,5 Simon Eyongabane Ako,1,2,6 and Eric Achidi Akum 2,4,5 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, P.O. Korup National Park is also a major attraction. 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. Subdivisions of Cameroon: Communes of Cameroon, Departments of Cameroon . [2] As of 2015[update], its population was 1,553,320. The Southwest province of Cameroon contains the following six departments: Fako The divisions are further sub-divided into sub-divisions (arrondissements) and districts. The 7 Divisions The North West Region is administratively divided into 7 divisions each of them headed by a SDO (Senior Divisional Officer). Copyright - Achas Safari Africa Magazine. It borders the Northwest Region to the northwest, the Adamawa Region to the northeast, the Centre Region to the southeast, the Littoral Region to the southwest, and the Southwest Region to the west. Hauts-Plateaux Divisions of East province 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. Mbam-et-Kim The region is divided into six divisions or departments: Fako, Koup-Manengouba, Lebialem, Manyu, Meme, and Ndian. I. French: Rgion du Sud-Ouest, Cameroun German: Sud-Ouest, Kamerun Italian: and humanitarian workers remain at risk of being collateral damage of IED explosions. Regional capital: GarouaPopulation: 1145038 inhabitantsSurface area: 66090 km2Number of Divisions 4Density: 17.33 inhabitants/km2. There are also lakes such as the Kupe Manenguba Twin Crater Lakes, waterfalls and hot springs that one can also find in parts of the East African Rift Valley. CFA FRANC (Communaut Financire Africaine) with a fixed parity of 0.01 FRF, - 1 FRF = 100 CFA (since 12 January 1994), - 1 Dollar = 502.53 CFA (as of 19 April 2013). In 1961, the region joined Cameroon. Density: 10.7inhabitants/km 2. 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