Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire [a] and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan.

Jul 24, 2023 · For more than three decades after its independence from France, Cote D'Ivoire or Ivory Coast was known for its religious and ethnic harmony, as well as its well-developed economy. The Western...

Jan 29, 2025 · Côte d’Ivoire, country located on the coast of western Africa. The de facto capital is Abidjan; the administrative capital designate (since 1983) is Yamoussoukro. Côte d’Ivoire is bounded to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, to the east by Ghana, to the south by the Gulf of Guinea, to the southwest by Liberia, and to the northwest by Guinea.

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A virtual guide to Côte d'Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast), a tropical country in southern West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea (North Atlantic Ocean). It borders Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Liberia and Guinea to the west, and Ghana to the east.

Ivory Coast or Côte d'Ivoire, [a] officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country in West Africa. The capital of Côte d'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro but its biggest city is Abidjan. Other cities can be found at List of cities in Côte d'Ivoire. It borders the Gulf of Guinea to the south and five other African nations.

Dec 14, 2020 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Côte d’Ivoire. The country, located on the coast of western Africa, is also known as the Ivory Coast. Abidjan is the de facto capital of the country, while the administrative capital designate (since 1983) is Yamoussoukro.

Feb 24, 2021 · The Ivory Coast or Côte d'Ivoire is a country in West Africa covering an area of 322,463 sq. km. Most of Cote d'Ivoire (north to south) is a forested plateau, one that gradually slopes down to the Atlantic Ocean coastal areas.