Yaoundé, Cameroon

Capital City

Living in Yaoundé comes with a heavy administrative burden. The capital city of Cameroon boasts a population of over 1.8 million, second only to the port city of Douala. While the city has seen rapid growth since the 1950s, much of its economy remains centered on government offices and diplomatic services, leading to a higher standard of living than the rest of the country. However, corruption is rampant, with oil and mining revenues rarely accounted for. Flooding is also a persistent headache, disrupting the city up to 20 times per year and affecting over 100,000 people at a time, though recent infrastructure projects have helped curb the issue. Yaoundé may offer stability and opportunity for those in the civil service, but it's a challenging environment for the average resident.