CapitalYaounde Independencia1 Enero 1960 (from UN trusteeship under French administration), 1 Octubre 1961 (for areas ruled by Britain under UN trusteeship) Feriado nacionalNational Day, 20 Mayo (1972) Constitución20 Mayo 1972 approved by referendum; 2 Junio 1972 formally adoptada Sufragio21 años de edad; universal Poder Executivojefe de estado:Presidente Paul BIYA (desde 6 November 1982)
jefe de gobierno:Prime Minister Peter Mafany MUSONGE (desde 19 September 1996)
cabinet:Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; election last held 12 October 1997 (next to be held NA October 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:Presidente Paul BIYA reelected; percent of vote - Paul BIYA 92.6%; note - supporters of the opposition candidates boycotted the elections, making a comparison of vote shares relatively meaningless |
