 Cote d’ Ivoire — (kōt dē VWAR´) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The world's biggest church is the the Basilica of Our Lade of Peace in Uamoussoukro. »» More
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Cote d’ Ivoire History
The early history of Cote d’Ivoire is virtually unknown, although it is
thought that a Neolithic culture existed. France made its initial
contact with Cote d’Ivoire in 1637, when missionaries landed at Assinie
near the Gold Coast (now Ghana) border. Early contacts were limited to
a few missionaries because of the inhospitable coastline and settlers’
fear of the inhabitants.
In the 18th century, the country was
invaded from present-day Ghana by two related Akan groups--the Agni,
who occupied the southeast, and the Baoule, who settled in the central
section. In 1843-44, Admiral Bouet-Williaumez signed treaties with the
kings of the Grand Bassam and Assinie regions, »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Yamoussoukro
Population: 20,617,068
GDP: $34,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 322,460 (sq km) 124,502 (sq mi)
Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States
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