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Republic of Ambazonia

Ambazonia
Flag of Ambazonia
Motto: Independence, freedom
Anthem: "Hail Hail This Land of Glory"
Location of Ambazonia in red.
Location of Ambazonia in red.
Capital Buea
Official languages
Demonym(s) Ambazoni
Ambazonian
Government Constitutional presidential republic
• President
Samuel Ikome Sako
• Vice-President
Ayuk Tabe
• Speaker of the House
Fon Gorji-Dinka
Legislature Parliament
House of Congress
House of Representatives
Independence 
• Proclaimed
September 9 2017
• Recognition
Unrecognized
Area
• Total
137,600 km2 (53,100 sq mi)
Population
• 2018 estimate
3,500,000
• Density
25/km2 (64.7/sq mi)
Currency Ambazonian coina (azc)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+1 (not observed)
Date format d/m/yy (AD)
Driving side right
Calling code +237 (Cameroon)
Internet TLD .so
  1. Currency only valid for regional use.
Rankings unavailable as Ambazonia is unrecognised.

Ambazonia is a territory in west-central Africa. It is considered an unrecognized state, which means that most countries in the world do not officially see it as an independent country. It shares a border with Cameroon to the east and Nigeria to the west.

What is Ambazonia?

Ambazonia is a region that declared itself an independent country on September 9, 2017. However, it is not recognized by the United Nations or most other nations. The people who live there are called Ambazonians.

Where is Ambazonia Located?

Ambazonia is located in West-Central Africa. It is bordered by Cameroon on its eastern side and Nigeria on its western side. The area is about 137,600 square kilometers (68,000 square miles). Its capital city is Buea.

What is its Government Like?

Even though it is unrecognized, Ambazonia has set up a government. It is planned to be a constitutional republic with a President. The current leader is called the President of Ambazonia. There is also a Parliament with two parts: the House of Congress and the House of Representatives.

Why is Ambazonia Unrecognized?

Ambazonia seeks to be independent from Cameroon. The region was once a British-controlled territory. After gaining independence, it joined with the French-speaking part of Cameroon. Over time, some people in the English-speaking region felt they were not treated fairly. This led to a movement for independence. Because of this history, its claim to be a separate country is not accepted by many.

What Languages are Spoken?

The main official language in Ambazonia is English. This is because of its history as a British-controlled area. French is also spoken as a second language, reflecting the influence of neighboring Cameroon.

What is the Climate Like?

The climate in Ambazonia varies across the region. It generally experiences a tropical climate. This means it is usually warm all year round. There are often wet and dry seasons.

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