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Limbe (also spelled Limbé) is a city in western Cameroon. Limbe was founded in 1857 on the southern slopes of Mount Cameroon and has grown as a seaside resort.
Population: 84,500 (2001 estimate)
Religion: Christian, Muslim, Traditional
Language: English, French, African Language
Industry: Food processing, Textiles, Chemicals, Petroleum
Exports: Coffee, Cacao, Cotton, Sugar, Tobacco, Rubber, Palm oil
Climate: Tropical
The Atlantic port city of Limbe, formerly known as Victoria, was founded by British missionary Alfred Saker. The city lies on the southwest coast of the Republic of Cameroon between West and Central Africa. Colonized by Germany in 1884, then divided into French and British zones after World War I, Cameroon became a republic in 1972.
The Southest Province's official language is English, although French is often spoken due to the city's geographic proximity to Douala, where the official language is French.
Limbe is located on a beautiful bay against the backdrop of a major mountain range. Gorgeous black sand beaches make Limbe one of two coastal towns (Kribi being the other) that are popular among Western tourists. The Limbe Wildlife Centre and Limbe Botanical Gardens are notable attractions.
Cameroon is world famous for its tea and agriculture production, and Limbe is the center of its oil industry. The Port of Limbe is one of four commercial ports in Cameroon.
Population: 84,500 (2001 estimate)
Religion: Christian, Muslim, Traditional
Language: English, French, African Language
Industry: Food processing, Textiles, Chemicals, Petroleum
Exports: Coffee, Cacao, Cotton, Sugar, Tobacco, Rubber, Palm oil
Climate: Tropical
The Atlantic port city of Limbe, formerly known as Victoria, was founded by British missionary Alfred Saker. The city lies on the southwest coast of the Republic of Cameroon between West and Central Africa. Colonized by Germany in 1884, then divided into French and British zones after World War I, Cameroon became a republic in 1972.
The Southest Province's official language is English, although French is often spoken due to the city's geographic proximity to Douala, where the official language is French.
Limbe is located on a beautiful bay against the backdrop of a major mountain range. Gorgeous black sand beaches make Limbe one of two coastal towns (Kribi being the other) that are popular among Western tourists. The Limbe Wildlife Centre and Limbe Botanical Gardens are notable attractions.
Cameroon is world famous for its tea and agriculture production, and Limbe is the center of its oil industry. The Port of Limbe is one of four commercial ports in Cameroon.
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