Ivory Coast Country Profile
– Official Name: Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
– Capital: Yamoussoukro (Political), Abidjan (Economic)
– Population: Approximately 27.5 million (as of 2023 estimate)
– Official Language: French
– Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
– Government Type: Presidential Republic
– President: Alassane Ouattara (since 2010)
– Prime Minister: Robert Beugré Mambé (since 2023)
– Area: Approximately 322,463 square kilometers
– Major Religion(s): Islam, Christianity, Indigenous beliefs
– Economy:
– Dominated by agriculture, especially cocoa and coffee production.
– Emerging markets in construction, oil, and tourism.
– Culture:
– Rich in music (notably Coupé-Décalé) and dance.
– Diverse ethnic groups each with unique traditions.
– Environment:
– Home to several national parks, including the Tai National Park.
– Diverse ecosystems ranging from coastal beaches to dense forests.
Categories
– Geography: West Africa
– Political Entities: Sovereign States, UN Member States, African Union, ECOWAS Member
– Economy: Emerging Markets, Agriculture-based Economies, Leading Cocoa Producers
– Culture: African Cultures, West African Cultures, Ivorian Culture
– Environment: Biodiversity Hotspots, Forest Ecosystems
REFERENCES
Ivory Coast https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_Coast
List of heads of government of Ivory Coast – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heads_of_government_of_Ivory_Coast.
2020 Ivorian presidential election – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Ivorian_presidential_election.
Ivory Coast: Governor Robert Beugré Mambé appointed Prime Minister. https://www.africanews.com/2023/10/16/ivory-coast-governor-robert-beugre-mambe-appointed-prime-minister/
Ivory coast president removes prime minister, dissolves government. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ivory-coast-president-removes-prime-minister-dissolves-government/3009563
Ivory Coast appoints third Prime Minister in a year | Africanews. https://www.africanews.com/2021/03/26/ivory-coast-appoints-third-prime-minister-in-a-year/
Alassane Ouattara – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alassane_Ouattara
List of heads of state of Ivory Coast – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heads_of_state_of_Ivory_Coast
Politics of Ivory Coast – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Ivory_Coast