Interesting Facts about Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire Interesting Facts

Cote d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country in Africa. Here are some interesting facts about Ivory Coast:

Cote d'Ivoire received the flag of the country on December 3, 1959. And the country's coat of arms was adopted in 2001.

Côte d'Ivoire got its name from the intensive ivory trade that took place along this stretch of coast from the 15th to the 17th century.

The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire has two capitals: Yamoussoukro and Abidjan.

In 1960, Cote d'ivoire gained independence under President Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

Président Félix Houphouët-Boigny was president of the Côte d'Ivoire until his death.

The largest cathedral in the world, the Notre Dame de la Paix Basilica in Côte d'Ivoire, was constructed between 1985 and 1989.

The world's largest producer of cocoa beans is Côte d'Ivoire.

Côte d'Ivoire has five UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Cote d'Ivoire has won an Oscar Academy Award for one of its movies.

Mount Nimba (Mount Richard) in Cote d'Ivoire is about 1,752 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in the country. It is also the highest point in Guinea.

French is the official language in Côte d'Ivoire. There are at least 75 local languages in the country.

The nation has a respectable 500+ kilometers of coastline. As a result, Ivory Coast is home to numerous gorgeous beaches.

Côte d'Ivoire has been inhabited as far back as the Neolithic era or the Paleolithic era.

After independence, the country was known as the Republic of Ivory Coast. However, in 1986 the country officially changed its name to Côte d'Ivoire.

With a population of 4,800,000, Abidjan is the third largest French-speaking city in the world.

One of the biggest protected places in West Africa is the Comoé National Park, which is recognized by UNESCO.

The nation is home to people from more than 60 different ethnic groups.

The pygmy hippopotamus lives in the old woodland of the Tai National Park.

The main religion in Côte d'Ivoire is considered Muslim 42.9%.

The elephant is symbolically important to the nation Côte d'Ivoire.

Côte d'Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, is a country located in West Africa. It shares borders with Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.