 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 Uamo »» More
Eating & Recipes... The Ivorians are kind people who enjoy inviting others for dinner they beli »» More
Fashion... People wear both traditional and Western style clothing. In cities pe »» More
Family... Hospitality is a way of life. Men dominate interpersonal relations with the »» More
Sports & Recreation... Football (soccer) is the most important sport. Griots or storytellers »» More
| World Region: Africa
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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
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Capital Cities... Yamoussoukro
Population: 21,058,798
GDP: $35,820,000,000 (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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