Abong Mbang
Abong Mbang, port located in southeastern Cameroon. It lies on the upper Nyong River, at the head of seasonal river navigation from Mbalmayo.
Timber (especially mahogany), tobacco, and coffee are major products in the area; bricks are manufactured locally. The Dja Faunal Reserve—which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987—is located to the south and is a tourist attraction. Pop. (2005) 15,663.
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Article Title:
Abong Mbang
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
18 September 2013
Access Date:
March 14, 2025