Area:
183,569 square miles

Population:
15,029,433 (1998 est.)

Major Religions:
51% indigenous beliefs, 33% Christian, 16% Muslim

Official Languages:
English, French, 24 major African language groups.

Economy:
Agricultural; coffee, cocoa, timber, peanuts, cotton, rubber, bananas, grains.

Literacy Rate: 54%

Birth Rate: 2.81%

Walter and Carol Loescher
& Family

The small republic of Cameroon sits on the western edge of the African continent. With over fifteen million people and two official languages, French and English, and twenty-four other African language groups, the opportunities for service are enormous. the Loeschers and the Studdards operate a Bible institute preparing nationals to reach their own populations.