Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia.
Various small kingdoms ruled the area of Cote d'Ivoire between the 15th and 19th centuries, when European explorers arrived and then began to expand t ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Ivory Coast:
7,938.358 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to undulating plains; mountains in northwest.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, manganese, iron ore, cobalt, bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, tantalum, silica sand, clay, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, hydropower.
Industries:
Foodstuffs, beverages; wood products, oil refining, gold mining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity.
Population: 29,981,758
The population is primarily located in the forested south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast; most of the northern savanna remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations located along transportation corridors.
Area: 322,463 km2
slightly larger than New Mexico
Most of the inhabitants live along the sandy coastal region; apart from the capital area, the forested interior is sparsely populated.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
French (official), 60 native dialects of which Dioula is the most widely spoken
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Yamoussoukro
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:42 pm (GMT)
Visiting Ivory Coast
You're in for a treat! Ivory Coast is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes and national parks
- Diverse wildlife and traditional festivals
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Ivorian cuisine features cassava, plantains, and yams.
- Popular dishes include attiéké and aloco.
- Peanut sauce and spicy stews are commonly used.
- Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro
- Explore the Taï National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Grand-Bassam
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