Limbé, Cameroon

Limbé is a city in western Cameroon.

Statistics

Population: 67,000

Religion: Christian, Muslim, Traditional

Language: English, French, African Language

Industry: Food processing, Textiles, Chemicals, Petroleum

Exports: Coffee, Cacao, Cotton, Sugar, Tobacco, Rubber, Palm oil

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.