Invasions by Portuguese explorers, way back in the 15th Century marked the advent of various political powers into the country and the process of successive colonization. Various ethnic groups also made powerful chiefdoms and fondoms in the West and Northwest parts of the country. Made into a German colony in 1884, the territory of Cameroon was split between France and Great Britain after World War I, as the League of Nation Mandates prescribed. French Cameroun became independent under President Ahmadou Ahidjo in 1960 and the southern parts of the British Cameroon was merged with the territory in 1961. The present day Republic of Cameroon with a population of about 17 million, came into existence in 1984. The Economic Crisis of the mid 1980's and 90's was the greatest challenge to the government, which is now much more stabilized. Political and social stability has helped in the development of agriculture, roads, railways and large petroleum and timber industry. The main trading partners of Cameroon include Spain, Italy, UK, France, U.S., South Korea, Netherlands, Nigeria, Belgium, China, and Germany.
Although the French Cameroon celebrates this day with pomp and gaiety, the Southern Cameroon have in recent times preferred to commemorate 1st October, the day the British flag was finally lowered in the South Cameroon, as a more appropriate date for the event. The National Day Celebrations include parades involving public officials, party loyalists dressed in commemorative cloth with party insignia, and schoolchildren as well as dance troupes. The Cameroon Students Union also organizes Annual National Week awareness programs including various cultural and informative activities.
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