Douala
Sign in to saveDouala is the largest city in Cameroon and its economic capital. It is also the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Region. It was home to Central Africa's largest port, now being replaced by Kribi port. It has the country's major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA). It is the commercial and economic capital of Cameroon and the entire CEMAC region comprising Gabon, Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Cameroon. Consequently, it handles most of the country's major exports, such as oil, cocoa and coffee, timber, metals and fruits. , the city and its surro
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Douala is Cameroon's largest city and economic hub, serving as the commercial center for the country and the broader Central African region, with major infrastructure including an international airport and port that facilitate trade in oil, cocoa, coffee, timber, metals, and other goods. The city's strategic importance stems from its role as the primary gateway for the region's exports and its position as a key commercial crossroads for multiple African nations.
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- Douala
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- City
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- Map of Cameroon showing the location of Douala
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- Cameroon
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- Location in Cameroon
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- 240px
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- Country
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- Cameroon
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- Region
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- Department
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- Littoral
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- Geography
- Climate
- Population
- Languages
- Urbanism and contemporary life
- Architecture
- Culture
- Places of worship
- Education
- Transportation
- Economy
- Wealth and poverty
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
- Further reading
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Douala is the largest city in Cameroon and its economic capital. It is also the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Region. It was home to Central Africa's largest port, now being replaced by Kribi port. It has the country's major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA). It is the commercial and economic capital of Cameroon and the entire CEMAC region comprising Gabon, Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Cameroon. Consequently, it handles most of the country's major exports, such as oil, cocoa and coffee, timber, metals and fruits. , the city and its surrounding area had an estimated population of 4,346,000, while the city proper had an estimated population of 3,816,500. The city sits on the estuary of the Wouri River and its climate is tropical.
==History==