Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Cameroon  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Cameroon | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Yaoundé | Riga |
Latitude  | 3° 50′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 11° 30′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Cameroon is 475,442 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Cameroon is bigger than Latvia by 410,853 sq km. Cameroon is around 7.36 times bigger than Latvia.
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 475,442 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 410,853 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 183,569 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 158,631 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.57 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Douala | Riga |
Demonyms  | Cameroonian | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | French, English | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic under a dictatorship | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 66.3 % | 64 % |
The people of Cameroon are called Cameroonian, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +237 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .cm | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CM | LV |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Lion | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | African Grey Parrot | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Red Stinkwood | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Football | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Green, red and yellow | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 09:33 AM | 11:33 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Cameroon is [09:33 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [11:33 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Cameroon is [ 2 hours ] behind of Latvia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Cameroon as of 2023 is estimated to be around 28,647,293, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Cameroon had 26,765,543 more people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Cameroon is 2.85% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.3 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.54 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yaoundé | Rīga |
Current Time | 09:33 AM | 11:33 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 24.74 Degree Celsius | 2.24 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.6 km/hr, 260 Degree | 8.23 km/hr, 30 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 38 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.38 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 330.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 273.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 47 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (79.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 21.1 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 10.6 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.02 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.36 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Cameroon, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 79.3 people per 100,000 people in Cameroon, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Cameroon, spent [ 3.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Cameroon | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Cameroon, are 1.63 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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