Foumban
Foumban or Fumban is a city in Cameroon, lying north east of Bafoussam. It has a population of 83,522 (at the 2005 Census). It is a major town for the Bamoun people and is home to a museum of traditional arts and culture. Foumban is known for its political significance in the formation of Cameroon's history and its cultural, tourism and economic potential. There is also a market and a craft centre, while Foumban Royal Palace contains a museum with information on Ibrahim Njoya who invented a new language script, Bamum script, and the artificial language Shümom.
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Foumban | |
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Palace of the Sultan of Bamun at Foumban | |
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Location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 5°43′N 10°55′E | |
| Country | Cameroon |
| Province | West |
| Department | Noun |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 83,522 (Census) |
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