Cameroon is a beautiful and diverse country located in Central Africa. It is known as “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity. Cameroon has over 250 ethnic groups and a rich history and culture to match. Let’s explore some of the mysteries and wonders of this amazing country through 48 riddles!
Geography Riddles
Here are some riddles related to the geography and landscape of Cameroon:
Riddle 1
I am a tall mountain that erupts with fire and is the highest point in West and Central Africa. What am I?
Answer: Mount Cameroon
Riddle 2
I am a famous port city located where the Wouri River meets the Atlantic Ocean. What city am I?
Answer: Douala
Riddle 3
I am a natural wonder of Cameroon, with over 400 species of orchids and hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. What am I?
Answer: Korup National Park
Riddle 4
I am a tropical rainforest in southern Cameroon that is home to forest elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees. What am I?
Answer: Dja Faunal Reserve
Riddle 5
I am a natural region in northern Cameroon with savannas and floodplains along the Benue River. What am I called?
Answer: Adamawa Plateau
Riddle 6
I am a famous lake located in the crater of an extinct volcano in western Cameroon. What is my name?
Answer: Lake Nyos
History Riddles
Test your knowledge of Cameroonian history with these riddles:
Riddle 7
I am an ancient kingdom that originated in what is now northern Cameroon around 900 AD. I rose to dominate trade in the region. What great kingdom am I?
Answer: The Kingdom of Sao
Riddle 8
I am a famous 15th century explorer who came from Portugal and was one of the first Europeans to explore the coast of Cameroon. Who am I?
Answer: Fernão do Pó
Riddle 9
I am a famous king of the Bamum people who resisted French and British colonization in the late 1800s and early 1900s. What is my name?
Answer: King Njoya
Riddle 10
I am the first president of Cameroon after independence in 1960. What is my name?
Answer: Ahmadou Ahidjo
Riddle 11
I am the current and long-time president of Cameroon, in power since 1982. Who am I?
Answer: Paul Biya
Culture Riddles
Learn about Cameroonian culture by solving these riddles:
Riddle 12
I am a traditional dance of the Beti people involving quick jumps and kicks. What am I called?
Answer: Essassa
Riddle 13
I am a queen mother in certain Cameroonian chiefdoms who plays an important leadership role. What am I called?
Answer: Mama Loa
Riddle 14
I am a coming of age ceremony for young Bamileke girls involving dance and gifts. What am I?
Answer: Nguemba
Riddle 15
I am a traditional council of elders who govern the Bamileke chiefdoms. What am I called?
Answer: Kwifoyn
Riddle 16
I am a gong used by the Bangwa people to communicate over long distances. What am I?
Answer: Ngell
People Riddles
Learn about famous Cameroonians with these riddles:
Riddle 17
I am a world famous soccer player from Cameroon known as “The Lion”. What is my name?
Answer: Roger Milla
Riddle 18
I am a legendary Cameroonian saxophonist and composer considered the father of Makossa music. Who am I?
Answer: Manu Dibango
Riddle 19
I am a Cameroonian author and politician who served as a cabinet minister in the 1990s. My books include “Houseboy”. Who am I?
Answer: Ferdinand Oyono
Riddle 20
I am a famous Cameroonian fashion designer known for blending European and African styles and aesthetics. Who am I?
Answer: Kibonen NY
Riddle 21
I am a world renowned chemist and inventor from Cameroon known for developing analgesic drugs. What is my name?
Answer: Daniel Nathanaël Mezui Meli
Food Riddles
Let’s explore Cameroonian cuisine and ingredients with these tasty riddles:
Riddle 22
I am a flavorful stew from Cameroon’s western regions made with vegetables, cocoyams, and meats or fish. What am I called?
Answer: Ndole
Riddle 23
I am a popular Cameroonian street food made from mashed plantains, cocoyams, or cassava with spices and oils. What am I?
Answer: Baton de manioc
Riddle 24
I am a type of spinach used in many Cameroonian dishes, known for being high in nutrients. What leafy green am I?
Answer: Eru or African eggplant leaves
Riddle 25
I am a traditional Cameroonian beverage made from fermented corn. I can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. What am I called?
Answer: Bil-bil or millet beer
Riddle 26
I am the main ingredient in ndole and many other Cameroonian dishes. I am a nutritious legume grown throughout the country. What am I?
Answer: Peanuts
Animal Riddles
Test your knowledge on Cameroonian wildlife with these animal riddles:
Riddle 27
I am one of the “Big Five” African mammals and the largest primate found in Cameroon’s rainforests. What am I?
Answer: The western lowland gorilla
Riddle 28
I am an iconic African mammal known for my long horns. I am found in savannas across northern Cameroon. What animal am I?
Answer: The African eland
Riddle 29
I am the national animal of Cameroon, known for my colorful feathers and chilling shrieks. What tropical bird am I?
Answer: The grey parrot
Riddle 30
I am one of the deadliest snakes in Africa, known for my venomous bite. I live in the rainforests of southern Cameroon. What am I?
Answer: The Gaboon viper
Riddle 31
I am a species of crocodile found throughout Cameroon. I am known to be aggressive and can grow over 16 feet long. What am I?
Answer: The Nile crocodile
Language Riddles
Here are some riddles about the languages spoken in Cameroon:
Riddle 32
I am spoken by 20 million Cameroonians as a lingua franca. I originated from the colonial era. What common language am I?
Answer: Cameroonian Pidgin English
Riddle 33
I am the official language spoken in 8 out of 10 regions of Cameroon. I am a Romance language from Europe. What am I?
Answer: French
Riddle 34
I am spoken by over 15 million Cameroonians as their first language. I originated from the Bantu peoples. What widely spoken indigenous language am I?
Answer: Cameroonian Fang
Riddle 35
I am an indigenous writing system created in the early 1900s by King Njoya of the Bamum people. What unique script am I?
Answer: Bamum script
Riddle 36
I am the official language in two southern provinces of Cameroon. I originated from European colonization. What language am I?
Answer: English
Sports Riddles
Test your knowledge of Cameroonian sports with these riddles:
Riddle 37
I am Cameroon’s national soccer team. We are nicknamed the “Indomitable Lions” and have won the Africa Cup of Nations 5 times. What am I called?
Answer: The Cameroon national football team
Riddle 38
I am a Cameroonian NBA star who has played for the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Clippers. Who am I?
Answer: Pascal Siakam
Riddle 39
I am a martial art and form of wrestling originating from the Grassfields region of Cameroon. What am I called?
Answer: Njang
Riddle 40
I am a Cameroonian hurdler who won a silver medal in the 2000 Olympic Games. What is my name?
Answer: Françoise Mbango Etone
Riddle 41
I am a footballer from Cameroon who became the youngest player to score in the World Cup in 1990 at age 17. Who am I?
Answer: Roger Milla
Geography Riddles
Here are some more riddles related to Cameroonian geography:
Riddle 42
I am a massive ancient volcanic crater filled with rainforest located in western Cameroon. What natural wonder am I?
Answer: Lake Barombi Mbo
Riddle 43
I am a geological formation along the Cameroon-Nigeria border known for its spectacular scenery and waterfalls. What landmark am I?
Answer: The Mandara Mountains
Riddle 44
I am a national park in northern Cameroon that is home to elephants, lions, and giraffes. What park am I?
Answer: Waza National Park
Riddle 45
I am a windswept plateau in northwestern Cameroon dotted with granite formations. What stark landscape am I?
Answer: The Mandara Highlands
Riddle 46
I am a river that forms part of the border between Cameroon and Nigeria. Hydroelectric dams have been built along my course. What river am I?
Answer: The Benue River
General Knowledge Riddles
Here are a few more fun general knowledge riddles about Cameroon:
Riddle 47
I am the official currency of Cameroon and other countries in the CFA franc zone. What am I called?
Answer: The Central African CFA franc
Riddle 48
I am the busiest port in Cameroon and the economic capital. I am located at the mouth of the Wouri River. What bustling city am I?
Answer: Douala
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed these 48 riddles about the amazing country of Cameroon! From its stunning landscapes like Mount Cameroon and Lake Nyos, to its rich culture and history, Cameroon has so much to offer. These brain teasers cover a range of topics from geography and animals, to sports, language, and more. Let me know if you were able to get all the riddles right!
