Holiday Ayo - Yaoundé is the capital city of the African country, Cameroon, geographically positioned at 3°52′ N 11°31′ E, around 230 kilometers east of the country’s largest city, Douala. Situated in the central part of the country, Yaoundé spans an area of 180 square kilometers. Including the Cameroon National Museum and Yaoundé cathedral, Yaoundé houses different types of tourist attractions spread up all around Yaounde.

Originally named Jaunde, Yaoundé was founded as an agricultural research station and ivory trade point by the traders from Germany. For a short period, during World War I, Yaoundé was under the control of Belgian troops and following the defeat of Germany in that war, Yaoundé came under the French power. Since becoming the capital of French Cameroon, Yaoundé has been continued to serve the capital of the Republic of Cameroon.

1. Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres

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Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres was constructed on the location of the first church of Cameroon that was built by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. This Roman Catholic basilica is a part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé.

2. The Cameroon National Museum

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Situated in the Cameroon’s former presidential palace, the Cameroon National Museum is the focal point of the Cameroon’s and Yaoundé’s culture and history. Other than collections, the museum is also famous for its eye-catching surrounding landscapes and architecture.

3. The Cameroon Art Museum

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The Cameroon Art Museum is centered on exhibiting the features and importance of the contemporary arts and crafts of Cameroon which is showcased with a great collection of artworks. The museum is housed in a former Benedictine monastery.

4. Zoo in Yaoundé

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The zoo of Yaoundé is situated in the neighborhood of Mvog-Betsi, so the zoo is named, the Mvog-Betsi Zoo-Botanical Park. Including reptiles, birds of prey and big cats and home to various animal and bird species.

5. Yaoundé Unity Palace

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The Yaoundé Unity Palace is the official residence of the President of Cameroon and one of the prominent landmarks as well as tourist attractions in Yaoundé.