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Cameroon
By: Drew Whitaker, Nico Olson-Studler, and Paul Anson
“Cameroon Flag”. http://imagejuicy.com/images/country-flags/c/cameroon/27/
Introduction
Located in west Central Africa.
Population: 19,100,000.
Considerably high stability (cultural and social). Unlike much of
Africa. Capital is Yaoundé. “Map of Cameroon”.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cm.htm
Historical Background
Discovered by the Portuguese in 1472. First contact with Europeans.
Experienced an influx of immigrants from Nigeria from poor British treatment.
Gained independence from France January 1st, 1960.
Colonial Background
First discovered by Portugal in 1472. Named a German colony in 1884. Divided between France and Britain
after World War I. League of Nations mandate.
After independence, declared the Federal Republic of Cameroon in 1961. Then named the United Republic of
Cameroon, and finally now the Republic of Cameroon.
Culture
Largely Christian. Music and dance
serve as an integral part of society.
Diverse society. 83% immigrants
(Nation Master). Sports are
celebrated, mainly soccer. Considered the best
African team.
“Soccer”. http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2010/01/bulge-watch-cameroons-samuel-etoo-keeps-his-eyes-on-the-ball.html
Causes of Immigration
Economic benefit. Though it is one of the more successful
African nations. Economic crisis in 1980’s and 1990’s
created a cause for immigration; though it was tough.
No huge issue like a genocide or war. 2008 was a historically violent year for
Cameroon though due to worker strikes. Never had a war.
Corruption
People with power (or money) are above the law. People don’t have licenses because they know
they’ll have to bribe the officer either way. Throughout Cameroon’s independence
there have only been 2 presidents. President wants to give up their power, if they
do, it is given to somebody with the same political views.
“You either live with the corruption, or become corrupt”- Franklin Tawah.
Life in America
Not a huge/significant minority group.
Not very many Cameroonians.
Not a very concentrated/specific area of population.
Normally peaceful people. Put up with corruption.
“Flag”. http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2009/07/president-obama-in-ghana-foodie.html
Immigration Numbers
44.4% refugee acceptance rate in the US. 9 applications, 4 accepted (Nation
Master). Takes/has taken more immigrants
than people emigrated. Mainly from Nigeria and Chad.
Works Consulted
"Cameroon Economy 2012." CIA World Factbook. Web. 17 Apr 2012. http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/cameroon/cameroon_economy.html
United States. US Department of State. Background Note: Cameroon. 2012. Web. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26431.htm
Works Consulted (Pictures)
http://imagejuicy.com/images/country-flags/c/cameroon/27/
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/cm.htm
http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2010/01/bulge-watch-cameroons-samuel-etoo-keeps-his-eyes-on-the-ball.html
http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2009/07/president-obama-in-ghana-foodie.html
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