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Cote d'Ivoire

Also Known As Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
Western Africa

Cote d'Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast and officially the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its official capital, Yamoussoukro, sits in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. Cote d'Ivoire achieved independence from France on 7 August 1960, led by Felix Houphouet-Boigny. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Yamoussoukro 2
Yamoussoukro is the official capital; Abidjan is the largest city and economic centre and functions as the de facto seat of government.
Population
31,500,000 2
Rounded estimate as of July 2024.
Population Estimate Year
2024 2
Area (sq km)
322,462 2
Independence or Founding Year
1960 2
Cote d'Ivoire achieved independence from France on 7 August 1960, led by Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Connections

Associated With

Abidjan, Cities
Source Abidjan (Wikipedia)
Abidjan Autonomous District, States or Territories

Abidjan Autonomous District is a autonomous district of Cote Divoire.

Source Abidjan Autonomous District (Wikipedia)
West Africa, Regions
Yamoussoukro, Cities
Source Yamoussoukro (Wikipedia)
Yamoussoukro Autonomous District, States or Territories

Yamoussoukro Autonomous District is a autonomous district of Cote Divoire.

Source Yamoussoukro Autonomous District (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Gulf of Guinea, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Yamoussoukro, Cities
Source Yamoussoukro (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Cote d'Ivoire (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
  • Infobox, capital
    Yamoussoukro (official); Abidjan (largest city and economic centre)
  • Infobox, area
    322,462 km2
  • Demographics section, 2024
    31,500,000 as of July 2024
  • History section, independence
    It achieved independence in 1960, led by Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
  • Introduction
    Ivory Coast, also known as Cote d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Cote 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.
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Yamoussoukro (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Yamoussoukro, Infobox, Country
    Cote d'Ivoire
  • Has Capital: Yamoussoukro, Lead section
    Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of Ivory Coast in 1983
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Abidjan (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Abidjan, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Abidjan, Infobox, Country
Cote Divoire
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