Littoral, Administrative region in western Cameroon.
Description
Littoral is an administrative region in western Cameroon organized into four departments with Douala serving as its main administrative center. The region extends along the western coast and includes various landscapes, towns, and communities.
History
The area around Douala originally consisted of separate villages before becoming a German protectorate in 1884. This colonial period transformed it into a major trading center that shaped the region's economic development.
Culture
The people here speak French, English, and local languages like Duala as part of their daily communication. The Sawa traditions shape how communities live and interact in towns and villages across the region.
Practical
The region has well-developed infrastructure centered around Douala's port, which handles international connections. Visitors should expect tropical weather and the active pace of a major trading area.
Did you know?
A wide river mouth, the Wouri estuary, splits the region and is crossed by a massive bridge that carries both road and rail traffic. This structure is essential for connecting to western parts of Cameroon and stands as a defining feature of the landscape.
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Port autonome de Douala
489 m
Edea Hydroelectric Power Station
54.3 km
Chutes d'Ekom
119 km
Mount Manengouba
110.5 km
Stade Mbappé Léppé
532 m
Douala bridge
3 km
Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts
1.4 km
La Nouvelle Liberté
2.2 km
Old German government headquarters in Douala
1.5 km
Second bridge over the Wouri in Douala
3 km
Doual'art
1.3 km
Douala-Edéa National Park
62.6 km
Mount Kupe
84.1 km
Palace of the Kings Bell
1.3 km
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala
703 m
Japoma Bridge
54.4 km
Grotte Fovu
161.2 km
Maritime Museum Of Douala
1.8 kmBakossi Forest Reserve
78.5 km
Central post office in Douala
1.5 km
Arbre à palabres
1.3 km
Palace of Justice of Douala
1.4 km
Lycée de New Bell
1.3 km
Former police station of Douala
1.5 km
Colonne Pascale
2.4 km
Mungo bridge
20.1 km
Le Jardin sonore
14 km
Temple du Centenaire
904 m
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