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Mbetpit, Volcano and mountain range near Foumbot and Foumban, Cameroon.

Mont Mbapit rises to 1,988 meters above sea level, featuring steep crater walls that descend 200 meters to a lake below.

In 1947, the French Republic issued a 50-franc stamp depicting Mont Mbapit as a representation of Cameroon's natural features.

A 1,664-hectare forest of Prunus africana trees grows on the slopes of Mont Mbapit, supporting local biodiversity and traditional practices.

The mountain includes built-in stairs that lead visitors to the summit, where they can observe the surrounding West Region landscape.

The volcano contains a crater lake monitored by geophysical research stations that track geological activities in the Cameroon mountain line.

Location: West

Location: Noun

Elevation above the sea: 1,988 m

GPS coordinates: 5.51778,10.71306

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:34

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