Wouri River

Mouth of the Wouri

The Wouri (also Vouri or Vuri ) is a river in Cameroon, whose mouth is located in Douala. It is formed by the confluence of the streams Nkam and Makombe, 32 kilometers northeast of the city Yabassi. Then the watercourse further 160 km flows to its mouth.

The Bridge of Bonabéri

1952-1954 built the French colonialists a bridge that connects Bonabéri with Douala. Since October 2004, subject to this very important for West Cameroon bridge renewal works. The first part of the work plan determined the division of the bridge; the cars circulate now on the right side, while the left side of the bridge is being renovated. The taxis, moto taxis and trains may 6-21 clock not cross the bridge. Nevertheless repeatedly occur jams.

History of the name of the river

In 1472, the sailors Fernão do Pós entered the mouth of the Wouri, where they were inspired by the abundance of crabs and the river Rio dos consistent way Camarões called. From the 16th century until the beginning of the 20th century under the name of Wouri Camarones ( shrimp in Spanish) was known whence the present name comes Cameroon. During the German colonial era, it was called Cameroon River and with it the subsequent sea area as Kamerunästuar.