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Kribi

Kribi is a beach resort and sea port in Cameroon, lying on the Gulf of Guinea coast, at the mouth of the Kienké River. It has an estimated population of 60,000(2007). It services sea traffic in the Gulf of Guinea and also lies near the terminus of the Chad-Cameroon pipeline. The Lobé Waterfalls are nearby and there is a road inland, through the Littoral Evergreen Forest, as far as Lolodorf.


Kribi Port & Mining
The vicinity of Kribi is a possible location of a port for the export of iron ore from about 500 km away. Specifically, the port could be at Grand Batanga about halfway between Kribi and the Guinea border which is 80 km away. Since there is no natural harbour at Kribi, the port itself would be several kilometres off shore where deepwater of 20 metres is suitable for large Capesize ships. The iron ore comes from mines near Mbalam. The mine would have an output of approximately 35 million tonnes per year, with a 30 year or so lifespan.


Kribi Beach Resort
Kribi is Cameroon's most popular beach resort for local people from Douala. It is a popular beach resort for local people from Douala. During the week, beaches are empty. South of town you can find more quiet places. About 8 km from town you can find the impressive waterfalls Chutes de la Lobé.