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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in the US:
Chief of Mission: Jerome MENDOUGA
Embassy: 1700 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20007
Telephone: 202-265-8790
FAX: 202-387-3826

U.S. Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Robert P. Jackson
Address: B.P. 817, Yaounde, Cameroon.
Telephone: (237) 220 15 00, (237) 220 16 03
Fax: (237) 220 16 20

Cameroon Embassies and Consulates around the World

Algeria
P.O.Box 343 Alger
Tel: (02)782-864
Fax: (04)805-2421

Belgium
131-133 1060 Brussels
Tel: (02)345-1870
Fax: (04)602-4117

Brazil
13 Conj. 5 Casa 2 Lago Sul Brasil
Tel: (061)248-4433
Fax: (03)800-61223

Canada
170, Clemow Av. Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: (613)865-1664
Fax: (0210) 053-3736

Central Africa
P.O.Box 935 Bangui
Tel: 611687 or 611578
Fax: (09)715-249

China
7, Ton Wonkie San-Litun Beijing
Tel: (010)521-878||(010)521-410
Fax: (0850) 22-256

Congo
P.O.Box 2136 Brazzaville
Tel: 813409
Fax: (0981) 5242

Egypt
42, Rue Batel Bokki Cairo
Tel: 704622||704954
Fax: (0910) 92088

Equatorial
Guinea 19, Calle Rey Boncoro
Tel: 2764 or 2263 or 2468

Ethiopia
Bole Road Addis Abeba
Tel: 154848 or 154607 or 154694
Fax: (0200) 21121

France
73, rue d'Auteuil 75016 Paris
Tel: (01)474-39833
Fax: 0420 620312

Gabon
Blvd Leon Mba Libreville
Tel: 732800
Fax: (0973) 5270

Germany
53, Bonn Bad-Godesberg Rheinalle Bonn
Tel: (0228)356-037 or (0228)356-038
Fax: (0410) 885480

Italy
282 Corso Vittorio Emmanuele 00186 Roma
Tel: (06) 654-7150 / (06) 654-4896
Fax: (0430) 611-558

Ivory Coast
P.O.Box 326 Abidjan
Tel: 322086 or 323331 or 322701
Fax: (0430) 611-558

Japan
No Address Information available at this time


Liberia
P.O.Box 616 Monrovia

Netherlands
14 2514 JC Den Haag
Tel: (070)3469-715
Fax: (070)3652-979

Nigeria
5, Elsi Femi Pearce Street Victoria Island Lagos
Tel: 26666
Fax: 0905 21343

Russia
P.O.Box 136 Moscow
Tel: 2906549 or 2900060
Fax: 0640 7445

Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 1140 Jeddah
Tel: 71780 or 71782

Senegal
P.O.Box 4165 Dakar
Tel: 213395 or 212295
Fax: 0906 3350

Spain
2, Avenue Presidente Camona Madrid 20
Tel: (01)2337355
Fax: 0520 27772

United Kingdom
84, Holland Park London
Tel: 7270771 or 7270772
Fax: 0510 25276

Zaire
171, Blvd du 30 Juin Kinshasa
Tel: 22505
Fax: 0982 21333


Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Cameroon
Embassy of the United States of America in Yaounde, Cameroon
Embassy of Cameroon in Washington DC


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-CAMEROON RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Cameroon in 1960, following its independence from a French-administered trusteeship. Cameroon has had two presidents since independence. U.S. relations with Cameroon are positive, although from time to time they have been affected by concerns over human rights abuses and the pace of political and economic liberalization. The two countries are partners in addressing issues of democracy, good governance, and economic development. The United States hopes to continue to work with Cameroon to consolidate democratic gains and economic growth, particularly as Cameroon embarks upon municipal and legislative elections planned for 2013. The United States supports Cameroon's efforts to strengthen electoral institutions, enhance transparency, and allow for contestation of results.

U.S. Assistance to Cameroon

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) runs a number of programs in Cameroon, mainly through its regional office in Ghana, and primarily in the health sector. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also has activities in Cameroon, mainly in HIV/AIDS prevention. Peace Corps volunteers work in five program sectors: agroforestry, community health, education and information technology, small business development, and youth development (focused primarily on girls and young women). The Public Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon organizes and funds diverse cultural, educational, and informational exchanges. It maintains a library and helps foster the development of Cameroon's independent press by providing information in a number of areas, including U.S. human rights and democratization policies. The Embassy administers both the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help and Democracy and Human Rights Fund programs and the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. Through several State Department and USAID regional funds, the Embassy also provides funds for biodiversity protection, refugees, HIV/AIDS, democratization, and girl's scholarships.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Cameroon is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Cameroon's exports to the United States include mineral fuel and oil, cocoa, rubber, wood, and coffee while imports from the United States include machinery, articles for donation, aircraft, vehicles, and plastics. The United States is a leading investor in Cameroon, largely through the Chad-Cameroon petroleum pipeline project and energy provider AES Sonel. The United States and Cameroon have a bilateral investment treaty.

Cameroon's Membership in International Organizations

Cameroon supports the principle of noninterference in the affairs of third countries and increased assistance to underdeveloped countries. Cameroon and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon is Robert P. Jackson; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Cameroon maintains an embassy in the United States at 1700 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007 (tel. 202-265-8790).

More information about Cameroon is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Cameroon Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Cameroon Page
U.S. Embassy: Cameroon
History of U.S. Relations With Cameroon
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Cameroon check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (XAF) Africaine Franc
Electrical 220 Volts
Telephones Country Code 237



TIME ZONE
GMT + 1

TELEPHONE SERVICES
Country Code: 237

IDD: International direct dialling is available
Outgoing Code: 00

CURRENCY
CFA Franc (CFA Fr) = 100 centimes. NOTE: Only notes issued by the 'Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale' are valid and not those issued by 'Banque des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest'.

It is advisable to exchange French Francs or US Dollars rather than Sterling although both have very limited acceptance. French francs are the preferred currency in travellers cheques; although pound sterling is also accepted.

BANKING HOURS
0730 - 1130 and 1430 - 1630 Mon. to Fri


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Currency................................should be declared on arrival

Tobacco.................................400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 5 packs of tobacco

Liquor....................................1 bottle of alcohol

Perfume.................................5 bottels of perfume

Cameras.................................2 still / 1 movie

Film........................................reasonable for personal use

Agriculture items....................refer psgr to consulate

Gifts........................................no duty free allowance

Note: Items such as radios, cameras and alcoholic beverages must be declared on arrival, and are usually admitted free of duty if there is only one of each item.



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