Buea, Cameroon

Capital City

The population of Buea may be a modest 131,325, but the bureaucratic headaches and damp, foggy climate are anything but small. As the capital of Cameroon's Southwest Region, this university town has become a hub for startups, attracting young innovators looking to capitalize on its tech-savvy environment. However, the persistent drizzle and thick fogs rolling off Mount Cameroon are a far cry from the sunny beaches that many expats envision. Unless you're willing to brave the administrative red tape and unpredictable weather, Buea may not be the tropical oasis you had in mind.