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Yaoundé

City

Capital of Cameroon, founded as a German post in 1889 and capital of French Cameroon.

View on map 3.86° N, 11.52° E Wikipedia

Held by

August 17, 1884 – July 19, 1916 German Empire de facto
July 20, 1916 – December 31, 1959 France de facto
since 1960 Cameroon de facto

Capital of

since 1960 Cameroon