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Delve into Lain in Cameroon
Lain in the region of North-West Region is a city in Cameroon - some 191 mi or ( 307 km ) North of Yaoundé , the country's capital .
Current time in Lain is now 05:43 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Douala " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaoundé, Nsungli, Ngong, Missaje, and Komine. While being here, make sure to check out Yaoundé . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Lain ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Western High Plateau
The Western High Plateau, Western Highlands, or Bamenda Grassfields is a region of Cameroon characterised by high relief, cool temperatures, heavy rainfall, and savanna vegetation. The region lies along the Cameroon line and consists of mountain ranges and volcanoes made of crystalline and igneous rock. The region borders the South Cameroon Plateau to the southeast, the Adamawa Plateau to the northeast, and the Cameroon coastal plain to the south.
Located at 6.50 10.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Oku Volcanic Field
The Oku Volcanic Field or Oku Massif is group of volcanoes based on a swell in the Cameroon Volcanic Line, located in the Oku region of the Western High Plateau of Cameroon. The Mount Oku stratovolcano rises to 3,011 m above sea level. The massif has a diameter of almost 100 km and contains four major stratovolcanoes: Mount Oku, Mount Babanki 15 km SW of Oku, Nyos and Nkambe. Rocks in the massif have ages from 24.9 to 22.1 million years ago, but more recent activity has occurred.
Located at 6.33 10.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Fonfuka
Fonfuka is a town and commune in Cameroon.
Located at 6.52 10.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Nkambé
Nkambé is a city in the Northwest Province of Cameroon. It is the chef-lieu of the Donga-Mantung départment.
Located at 6.63 10.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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