Cote d'Ivoire Facts and Figures


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Location of cote_divoire

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Flag of Cote d'Ivoire

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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

Friday, 05-24-13, 13:17
[VOA]Bouake, Ivory Coast -Two years since Ivory Coast's post-election violence came to an end, rape remains a problem throughout the country. Though such attacks are now occurring outside the context of armed conflict, they show that the security situation for the country's women remains bleak.

Friday, 05-24-13, 12:08
[Pambazuka]Two years after French-led forces brought Allassane Ouattara to power, he is not yet in control of the country. Rebels run a parallel taxation system and looting of the country's resources is in top gear




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