This was an ideal location for the capital of Cameroon due to its central location. Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon. Read more on Yaoundé>>>>>
The Centre province is the greatest producer of cocoa and sugar (refineries are found in Mbandjok and koteng) in Cameroon. Food crops are also grown here e.g. bananas, plantains, Cassava, groundnuts, cocoyam, maize, rice and other food crops. This province is over 69 000 sq Km and has a population density of about 26 inhabitants per squared kilometer.
This province also has a good route communication network and stands as a Carrefour with other neighboring provinces. Yaounde is the departure point for the new railway line that leads to Ngaoundere. This has facilitated movements up north and eased international trade with neighboring countries like Chad and Central Africa Republic.