Obala

Obala lies about 40 kilometres north of Yaoundé in the Centre Region along national road N1 and is the capital of Lekié-Sud district. With around 60 000 inhabitants, the town is an important agricultural market for the fertile Lekié plain, one of the most densely populated rural areas in Cameroon. The population belongs mostly to the Eton subgroup of the Beti, famed for their timber buildings, traditional drums and bilanga dances. The economy rests on cocoa, cassava, groundnuts, maize and poultry farming, supplemented by a growing food-processing industry. Notable sites include Sainte-Thérèse cathedral, the Lekié bishopric as seat of the Catholic diocese, the lively Wednesday market and the Mvog-Mbi cultural centre. The tropical climate with two rainy seasons sustains year-round vegetation with cocoa groves and gallery forests.

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History & landmarks

Lolodorf

A historic settlement founded during the German colonial era, nestled in the dense equatorial forest near traditional Bagyeli pygmy camps.

Paul Biya Stadium

The Olembe Stadium in Yaounde is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena, primarily used for football and major national sporting events.

Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium

The Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde is a historic sporting arena named after Cameroon's first president, serving as a national icon for…

Yaoundé Congress Palace

Perched on Nkol-Nyada Hill, this huge convention center is a masterpiece of modern architecture with African influences.

Central Mosque of Yaoundé

The largest mosque in Yaoundé, located in the Briqueterie neighborhood, is distinguished by its green minarets and vibrant community sett…

Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex

A modern indoor arena in the center of the capital, catching the eye with its curved, spaceship-like architecture.

Charles Atangana Statue

A statue in the center of Yaoundé dedicated to the most famous Paramount Chief of the Ewondo people.

National Museum of Cameroon

The National Museum of Cameroon, housed in the former presidential palace in Yaounde, showcases the country's rich ethnic and artistic di…

More places

Sanaga Basin

The Sanaga basin covers a vast central drainage area.

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Yaoundé Zoo Garden

A small educational garden with animals.

SABC Brewery Yaoundé

The SABC brewery in Yaounde is a major industrial facility producing beer and soft drinks for the capital region and central Cameroon.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a historic cathedral in Yaounde, serving as a spiritual center and a monument of religious history in the cap…

Fort of Yaoundé Site

The site of the original Fort of Yaounde marks the location where German forces established a permanent presence, leading to the city's f…

Yaoundé Farmers Market

The bustling markets of Yaounde are the vibrant heart of the city, where locals trade everything from fresh produce to traditional crafts.

Reunification Monument

The Reunification Monument in Yaounde commemorates the 1961 union of French and British Cameroons into a single nation.

Charles Atangana Palace

The palace of Charles Atangana, the paramount chief of the Ewondo people, is a historic residence in Yaounde reflecting the colonial chie…