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During World War I, the German colony of Kamerun was invaded by British, French, | During World War I, the German colony of Kamerun was invaded by British, French, Belgian troops. In 1916 the last German fort surrendered. During the Treaty of Versailles the territory was divided between the British and French. In 1961, Northern Cameroons, which was predominantly Muslim, united with Nigeria, and Southern Cameroons joined the Federal Republic of Cameroun. | ||
==French Cameroun (1919-1961)== | ==French Cameroun (1919-1961)== | ||
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During World War I, the German colony of Kamerun was invaded by British, French, | During World War I, the German colony of Kamerun was invaded by British, French, Belgian troops. In 1916 the last German fort surrendered. During the Treaty of Versailles the territory was divided between the British and French. In 1960, French Cameroun became independent. | ||
==Republic of Cameroon (1961-present)== | ==Republic of Cameroon (1961-present)== | ||
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Became a republic 1 January 1960, and | Became a republic 1 January 1960, and includes the areas known previously as French Cameroun and British Southern Cameroons. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Cameroon]] | [[Category:Cameroon]] | ||