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Ask thisWhich region is the Noun division in?

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Map of the ten regionsA map of Cameroon's ten regions with their administrative capitals marked by approximate position. Each region links to its page; the same links are listed as text.Adamawa region — capital NgaoundéréCentre region — capital YaoundéEast region — capital BertouaFar North region — capital MarouaLittoral region — capital DoualaNorth region — capital GarouaNorth-West region — capital BamendaWest region — capital BafoussamSouth region — capital EbolowaSouth-West region — capital Buea

Ten regions. 58 divisions. 360 subdivisions.

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  1. 1960Independence of French Cameroun
  2. 1961Reunification and the Federal Republic of Cameroon
  3. 1972Referendum establishing the United Republic of Cameroon
  4. 2026Constitutional amendment recreating the vice-presidency
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