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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
Cote d'Ivoire

Cities

Abidjan

Cote d'Ivoire

Bouake

Cote d'Ivoire

Daloa

Cote d'Ivoire

Korhogo

Cote d'Ivoire

Yamoussoukro

Cote d'Ivoire
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

Has Member

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Nationals Include

Chantal Camara

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Chantal Camara
Didier Drogba

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Origin Of

Attieke

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Acheke (Attieke) (Wikipedia)tier 3

Site Of

African Development Bank

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Central Bank of West African States

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West African CFA franc

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Found There

Africa Rice Center

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Aizi languages

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Grebo languages

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Kulango languages

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Manding

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Source Wikidata: Manding
Pɛrɛ language

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Southern Mande languages

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Constitution of Ivory Coast

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Constitutional Council of Cote d'Ivoire

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Source Association des Cours constitutionnelles francophones: Conseil constitutionnel de Cote d IvoireMember page heading
Quote, Member page heading
Conseil constitutionnel de Côte d’Ivoire
Court of Cassation of Cote d'Ivoire

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Source Pantheon institutionnel, Yua Koffi, Cour de Cassation de Cote d IvoireInstitutional pantheon, biography of the President
Quote, Institutional pantheon, biography of the President
actuellement Président de la Cour de Cassation de Côte d’Ivoire.
Law of Cote d'Ivoire

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Source List of national legal systems (Wikipedia)
OHADA Common Court of Justice and Arbitration

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Source OHADA Cour Commune de Justice et d{ap}Arbitrage, member page of the Association des Hautes Juridictions de Cassation des pays ayant en partage l{ap}usage du FrancaisCourt address, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (country)
Quote, Court address, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (country)
Plateau, Avenue Dr JAMOT, Face Immeuble « Les Harmonies » 01 BP 8702 Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire
Asian Tiger Mosquito

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Atlantic Tarpon

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Blue Marlin

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Channel Catfish

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Common redshank

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Drosophila melanogaster

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Fruit Fly

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Giant Oarfish

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Giant Tiger Prawn

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Green Sea Turtle

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Grey heron

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

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Hirudo Medicinalis

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House Sparrow

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Humpback Anglerfish

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John Dory

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Leatherback Sea Turtle

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Little Stint

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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Mahi-mahi

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Medicinal Leech

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Mozambique Tilapia

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Nelumbo nucifera

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Nile Perch

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Ocean Sunfish

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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

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Oscar (fish)

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Regalecus Glesne

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Sacred Lotus

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Swordfish

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Wood sandpiper

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Yellowfin Tuna

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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
  • Lead section
    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.
  • Infobox: area_km2
    322,462
  • Demographics section, 2024
    31,500,000 as of July 2024
  • Article text
    It achieved independence in 1960, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who ruled the country until 1993.
  • Lead section
    Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as 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.
View the Source
Wikidata: Cote d'Ivoire
Wikidata Q1008, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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
  • Encompasses: Yamoussoukro Autonomous District
    Yamoussoukro (; French pronunciation: [jamusukʁo] , locally [jamsokʁo]) is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district.
View the Source
Abidjan (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Abidjan, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Abidjan, Infobox, Country
Cote Divoire
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Wikidata: N'zo Partial Faunal Reserve
Encompasses: N'zo Partial Faunal Reserve, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive, lower reliability tier): The World Factbook: Cote d Ivoire (Government, Administrative divisions)
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive, lower reliability tier)Encompasses: Abidjan Autonomous District, Government: Administrative divisions
Quote, Encompasses: Abidjan Autonomous District, Government: Administrative divisions
12 districts and 2 autonomous districts*; Abidjan*
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