Yaoundé, estimated population 1,430,000 is the capital city of Cameroon and second largest city in the country after Douala. It lies in the center of the nation at about 750 metres above sea level. Yaoundé was founded in 1888 by German traders as a base for the ivory trade and an agricultural research station. It was occupied by Belgian troops during World War I and, following the war, became the capital of French Cameroon. It has continued as the capital of the Republic of Cameroon until the present day. Yaounde is somewhat more easy-going, with an excellent selection of nightclubs and restaurants, although the traffic can be a nightmare for the tourist. The city also boasts some unusual and surprisingly modern architecture, particularly with regards to many of the government ministries.
Mostly vegetables from the farmlands are on sale on the many market places in Yaoundé. It is common for a city family to have a small compound elsewhere in the country for growing vegetables.
Yaounde is set in a lushy vegetated area at about 
750m altitude and is unique among West African capitals for its hilly environment. It's not as lively as Douala, but most travellers prefer it here, and it's a good place to rest from the road and take care of necessities. The climate is relatively cool, but it still can get sticky and sudden downpours are common.
750m altitude and is unique among West African capitals for its hilly environment. It's not as lively as Douala, but most travellers prefer it here, and it's a good place to rest from the road and take care of necessities. The climate is relatively cool, but it still can get sticky and sudden downpours are common. 
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