Ivory Coast
History
The Baoule and Agni kingdoms formed as Akan groups moved west.
France declared Cote d'Ivoire a colony.
Independence came on 7 August under Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
Cocoa and coffee exports produced rapid growth.
Civil conflict split the country before reunification.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWest Africa
LanguageFrench
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: One of the world's largest churches, at Yamoussoukro.
- Tai National Park: Primary rainforest with chimpanzees, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Grand-Bassam: The first colonial capital, with a preserved French quarter.
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YamoussoukroPlanning questions
What is Ivory Coast known for?Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Tai National Park, Grand-Bassam.
What is the capital?Yamoussoukro.
Which language is useful?French.
When is the national day?7 August.
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