African+Cultures


 * ​ CAMEROON, AFRICA ** 

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The local economy is driven by foreign aid, a wide variety of agricultural ventures, as well as oil and timber production.

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** Religion: ** ====== - Christian - Muslim - Traditional beliefs such as Baha'i ** Food: ** Cameroon is known to have some of the best food in Central Africa. - Corn - Spicy Sauces are typically used - Meat on skewers - Roasted or grilled fish - Peppery soups - Vegetables such as yams and cassava - Fresh fruit such as the native mangoes
 * Some ingredients used are:**

is very similar to rice and is usually dipped in tastey sauces conisiting of cassava leaves, okra, and tomatoes.** 
 * A very common and poplular dish is known as fufu. It is a starchy food that

A variety of instruments originated from Cameroon such as:** - Slit Drum - Different kinds of flutes - Shakers
 * Music:



Deep Culture: ** - Constitution Day: May 20th - Human Rights Day: Dec. 10th - Independence Day: May 20th - Commemoration of National Institution Day: May 10th - Christian and Musilim holdidays are also recognized and celebrated by many.
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 * The people of Cameroon are very proud of their heritage and history. They celebrate many holidays to show their pride such as:**

- The Nyem-Nyem annual festival in the Adamaoua which traces back the heroic resistance of the people against German penetration into their land. - The people wear bright clothing and masks when they perform music or dance.
 * Festivals are held and they all have different meanings such as:**