About Yaoundé, Cameroon:
Located in the southern part of Cameroon, Yaoundé is spread over 7 hills (something in common with Rome) and is the capital city of Cameroon. It covers some 69.5 square miles (180 square kilometers), with a population of 4.854 million (as of 2025).
In the Lake Quarter, the former presidential palace is home to the National Museum, with cultural exhibits such as masks and sculptures.
Catholic places of interest in Yaoundé, Cameroon:
Notre Dame des Victoires Cathedral: 20th-century Cathedral with a striking triangular roof
Traveling to Yaoundé, Cameroon:
Several major international and regional airlines serve Cameroon’s Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Cameroon, including Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, and Turkish Airlines providing international connections. Regional carriers like Camair-Co, ASKY Airlines, and RwandAir also serve the capital city primarily flying into Douala (DLA) and Yaoundé (NSI).
Entrance to Cameroon requires a passport and a pre-arranged visa (e-visa or embassy). Mandatory health documentation includes a yellow fever vaccination card.