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French and English are the official languages in Cameroon although there are over 276 recognized languages in Cameroon.
The Northwest and Southwest provinces are English speaking although in some areas pidgin English is more common. The rest of the country is predominantly francophone although almost all areas will also have local languages.
There are plenty of good restaurants:
Hut in the small village of Bana Avoid drinking tap water, even in restaurants. Bottled water can be found most anywhere at reasonable prices. Expect to pay 250 cfa for 1.5l in the major cities, more in more remote areas. Coca-Cola is available everywhere. For something different try one of the flavourful TOP sodas. They are much sweeter than most European or North American sodas but they are very tasty. Cameroon is rich with choice when it comes to good beer due to its past as a German and later French colony. Bottled Guinness can be found everywhere although in the heat, try one of the excellent lighter beers such as Castel, Beaufort, Mützig, Isenbeck, Satzenbrau or 33. These are inexpensive and excellent in the heat. Outside of the cities you will sometimes be hard pressed to find them chilled (due to a lack of electricity).
Local handicraft in Marche de Fleurs (Douala - Bonapriso quarter) Fresh fish and prawns in Youppe village close to Douala (early morning!) ATM's - Visa ATM withdrawals are possible in many banks, for example SGBC which can be found in most major cities. ATMs to the Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus network are nonexistant(!!). Cash advances are NOT available(!!!)(Dec 2007).
There are plenty of good restaurants:
- Bonapriso quarter: Sorento, Bistrot Latin, Peche Mignon, Oriental Garden (chinese), Alladin (lebanese), Paradise (nice English bar), Piccolla Venezia (italian), Ovalie (classy, expensive), Le Bouchon Lyonaise (French), Le BOJ (French), Le Cabanon
- Bonanjo quarter: Chez Wou (chinese), La Cigalle
- Akwa quarter: Le Senat (great jazz in the evening), White House (local), Mediterrannee (greek, good pizzas), La Fourchette (French), Le Foyer du Marin aka German Seamen's Club (german)
- by the waterfront: Le Mangrove (fresh fish & prawns), Le Dernier Comptoire Colonial (last sclaves trading post)
Hut in the small village of Bana Avoid drinking tap water, even in restaurants. Bottled water can be found most anywhere at reasonable prices. Expect to pay 250 cfa for 1.5l in the major cities, more in more remote areas. Coca-Cola is available everywhere. For something different try one of the flavourful TOP sodas. They are much sweeter than most European or North American sodas but they are very tasty. Cameroon is rich with choice when it comes to good beer due to its past as a German and later French colony. Bottled Guinness can be found everywhere although in the heat, try one of the excellent lighter beers such as Castel, Beaufort, Mützig, Isenbeck, Satzenbrau or 33. These are inexpensive and excellent in the heat. Outside of the cities you will sometimes be hard pressed to find them chilled (due to a lack of electricity).
Local handicraft in Marche de Fleurs (Douala - Bonapriso quarter) Fresh fish and prawns in Youppe village close to Douala (early morning!) ATM's - Visa ATM withdrawals are possible in many banks, for example SGBC which can be found in most major cities. ATMs to the Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus network are nonexistant(!!). Cash advances are NOT available(!!!)(Dec 2007).
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