Republic of Cote d’Ivoire is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 21,058,798, making it
the 76th largest national population. Its capital is Yamoussoukro and its largest city is Abidjan with a total population
of 3,796,677. The country encompasses 322,460 square kilometers making it the 68th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Burkina Faso, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Liberia, Guinea and Mali.
President Laurent Gbagbo is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Guillaume Soro is recognized as the Head
of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 23rd of July 2000.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French and 60 native dialects with Dioula the most commonly
spoken. It counts among its major religions Muslim, indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass
communication it has 2 AM, 9 FM, 3 Short Wave and 14 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Nimba, its highest point at 1,752 meters and the Gulf of Guinea, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, and a series of navigable rivers, canals, and numerous
coastal lagoons, which measures 980 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are foodstuffs, beverages, wood
products, oil refining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity and ship construction
and repair. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Cote d’Ivoire. Also known as the Ivory Coast, most of the inhabitants live
along the sandy coastal region but apart from the capital area, the forested interior is sparsely populated.
the 76th largest national population. Its capital is Yamoussoukro and its largest city is Abidjan with a total population
of 3,796,677. The country encompasses 322,460 square kilometers making it the 68th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Burkina Faso, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Liberia, Guinea and Mali.
President Laurent Gbagbo is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Guillaume Soro is recognized as the Head
of Government and achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 23rd of July 2000.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French and 60 native dialects with Dioula the most commonly
spoken. It counts among its major religions Muslim, indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass
communication it has 2 AM, 9 FM, 3 Short Wave and 14 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Nimba, its highest point at 1,752 meters and the Gulf of Guinea, its lowest point
at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, and a series of navigable rivers, canals, and numerous
coastal lagoons, which measures 980 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are foodstuffs, beverages, wood
products, oil refining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity and ship construction
and repair. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Cote d’Ivoire. Also known as the Ivory Coast, most of the inhabitants live
along the sandy coastal region but apart from the capital area, the forested interior is sparsely populated.
| Abidjan- Cote d'Ivoire's largest city |
| Elephant in Comoe National Park on Cote d'Ivoire's border with Burkina Faso |
| Cote d'Ivoirean kids |
| Mont Nimba- Cote d'Ivoire's highest point on the Cote d'Ivoire's border with Guinea and Liberia |
| Sasandra River |
| Tradtional houses in Senufo Village |
| Traditionally dressed women cooking Attieke- a traditional dish of Cote d'Ivoire |
| Basilica in Yamoussoukro- Cote d'Ivoire's capital city |
| Trail through Tai National Park |
Cote d'Ivoire, which is French for Ivory Coast, is very pretty and you'll see if you visit. One of the
many things I would like to do if we were to visit would be get more photos of the Comoe National
Park. The people here make me feel a little teary-eyed because they have such a high rate of AIDS
as you'll see if you check out my AIDS statistics below. I hope you can visit this country which
translates into pack your bags ASAYPC (As Soon As You Possibly Can) and contact your Travel
agent ASAP.
many things I would like to do if we were to visit would be get more photos of the Comoe National
Park. The people here make me feel a little teary-eyed because they have such a high rate of AIDS
as you'll see if you check out my AIDS statistics below. I hope you can visit this country which
translates into pack your bags ASAYPC (As Soon As You Possibly Can) and contact your Travel
agent ASAP.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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COTE
D'IVOIRE
Updated 11/16/10
D'IVOIRE
Updated 11/16/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
3.9% (2007 est.)
480,000
38,000
480,000
38,000
| Bandama River |
| Rock formations on the Mali border- Cote d'Ivoire's northernmost point |
| Grand-Lihou on the Gulf of Guinea- Cote d'Ivoire's lowest point |
| Lac de Kossou- the largest lake in Cote d'Ivoire |
| Mosque in Bondoukou- Cote d'Ivoire's easternmost point on the border with Ghana |
| Refugees of Cape Palmas- Cote d'Ivoire's southernmost point on the border with Liberia |
| Toulepleu- Cote d'Ivoire's westernmost point on the border with Liberia |
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