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Cote d'Ivoire Facts and Figures
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Flag of Cote d'Ivoire
Map of Cote d'Ivoire
Meaning of Country's name |
"Ivory Coast" (by French) also known as the "Grain Coast", "Gold Coast", and "Slave Coast" |
Capital |
Yamoussoukro |
Largest Cities |
Abidjan and Bouake |
Population |
20,617,068 (est.2009) |
Country Code |
225 |
Internet Country Code |
.ci |
Area |
124,502 mi²(322,460 km²) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly larger than New Mexico |
Bordering Countries |
Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
August 7, 1960 |
Type of Government |
Republic |
Languages Spoken |
French, Baoule, Dan, Dioula |
Religions Practiced |
Muslim, Christian, and indigenous beliefs |
GDP per Capita |
$1,52 (est.2009) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
2.2% (est.2008) |
Top Exports |
Rice, Wheat |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Islamic New Year, The Prophet's Birthday, Easter, Easter Monday, Labour Day - May 1, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Republic Day, Assumption Day, Lailatoul-Quadr (Quran Revelation), Korite (End of Ramadan), All Saints Day - Nov. 1, Peace Day, National Day, Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice), and Christmas - Dec. 25 |
Money Currency |
CFA franc |
National Sports Teams |
National Football Team |
Random Fact |
In the 15th Century, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to explore the "Ivory Coast" of Africa |
NEWS FROM Cote d'Ivoire
Sunday, 05-20-12, 7:28
[Leadership]
Chelsea won the Champions League final on German soil as they beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 within the regulation time.
Saturday, 05-19-12, 22:00
[allAfrica.com]
With an equalizer near full time, followed by the winning goal in a penalty shoot-out, Cote d'Ivoire's Didier Drogba powered Chelsea to victory in this year's UEFA Champions League final against the heavily favoured Bayern Munich on Saturday night.
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