Cameroon
- proper noun
- /ˌkæməˈrun/
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Monte Camerún
- Many tourists visit the scenic region around Cameroon, drawn by its rich biodiversity and vibrant culture.
- Mount Cameroon
Examples
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This point was sadly proven on Aug. 21, 1986, when Lake Nyor in Cameroon released about 1.6 million tons of CO2 that spilled over the lip of the lake and down into a valley and killed 1,700 people within 16 miles of the lake.
Blog text (18) -
Nanga, Nanga Eboko, from Cameroon.
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Some went up the mountain... ...to Cameroon.
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First the Gaboon, and then into the mouth of the Cameroon River.
Academic text (1990) -
Yaron G. 2001. Forest, plantation crops, or small-scale agriculture? An economic analysis of alternative land use options in the Mount Cameroon area. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 44: 85-108.
Academic text (2011) -
Lake Nyos is one of only three lakes in the world known to be saturated with carbon dioxide; the others are Lake Monoun, also in Cameroon about 100 km away, and Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
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Mount Cameroon is an inactive volcano that offers stunning views for hikers and is the highest peak on the West African coast.
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The unique climate and volcanic soil near Cameroon provide ideal conditions for growing a variety of crops.
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Etymology
Cameroon the volcano has the same name as the country because both were named after the nearby river called Rio dos Camarões, which means 'river of shrimps'. That's why the mountain shares the country's name today.
