Limbé
Limbé is a city in western Cameroon.
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Statistics
Population: 67,000
Religion: Christian, Muslim, Traditional <p>Language: English, French, African Language <p>Industry: Food processing, Textiles, Chemicals, Petroleum <p>Exports: Coffee, Caco, Cotton, Sugar, Tobacco, Rubber, Palm oil <p>Climate: Tropical
History
The Atlantic port city of Limbe, formerly known as Victoria, is 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.
Language
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.
Of Interest
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.
Commerce
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.Categories: Cities in Cameroon