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From 1961 until spring 1972, Cameroon was governed as a federation, with east (formerly French) Cameroon and west (formerly British) Cameroon having individual governments. Each area had a parliament and ministries, in addition to the federal government structure. | From 1961 until spring 1972, Cameroon was governed as a federation, with east (formerly French) Cameroon and west (formerly British) Cameroon having individual governments. Each area had a parliament and ministries, in addition to the federal government structure. | ||
In 1972, President Ahidjo proposed abolition of the federal structure. A referendum held May 20, 1972 gave wide-spread endorsement to the proposal, and a June decree proclaimed the United Republic of Cameroon retroactive to May 20. On January 25, 1984, a constitutional amendment made its official name the Republic of Cameroon.< | In 1972, President Ahidjo proposed abolition of the federal structure. A referendum held May 20, 1972 gave wide-spread endorsement to the proposal, and a June decree proclaimed the United Republic of Cameroon retroactive to May 20. On January 25, 1984, a constitutional amendment made its official name the Republic of Cameroon. | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
1884 - The German Consul of Tunis, Tunisia, extended a protectorate over Cameroon<br> | |||
1919 - When Germany was defeated in World War I Cameroon was split into French Cameroons and British Cameroons<br> | |||
1960 - French Cameroun gained independence from France and on 1 October 1961, the formerly British Southern Cameroons united with French Cameroon to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon<br> | |||
2016 - 2018 Protesters from the predominantly English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions of the country have been campaigning for continued use of the English language in schools and courts. People were killed and hundreds jailed as a result of these protests and fighting between separatist militants and government forces continues<br> | |||
=== Population Statistics === | === Population Statistics === | ||