Côte d’Ivoire
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- GENERAL INFORMATION Cote d’Ivoire
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AFRICA
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Côte d’Ivoire
2010 and 2011 were not the best years to travel West Africa. We were looking forward to visiting Côte d’Ivoire which offers some of the most beautiful beaches and bays in the world. The 2010 presidential election led to the 2010-2011 Ivorian crisis and the Second Ivorian Civil War. International organizations reported numerous human-rights violations by both sides. In Duekoue hundreds of people were killed. UN and French forces started military action. Hence all borders were closed and we were unable to enter from Ghana.
Côte d’Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast) is a country in West Africa, bordered by Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, and Ghana to the east. It has a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea to the south. The country is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and vibrant economy, driven largely by the production of cocoa, coffee, and palm oil, as well as oil and gas.
The capital city of Côte d’Ivoire is Yamoussoukro, while Abidjan is the country’s largest city and economic hub. The country has a mix of ethnic groups, including the Akan, Krou, and Mandé people, and its official language is French.
Côte d’Ivoire has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance, and art playing an important role in society. The country also has beautiful natural landscapes, including national parks, rainforests, and beaches. Its political history has been marked by periods of instability, but in recent years, it has made significant progress toward stability and economic growth.