Cote d'Ivoire is West Africa's largest economy and the world's top cocoa producer, anchored by the port city of Abidjan.
Overview
- Size: 322,463 km²
- Location: West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea, bordering Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana.
- Coordinates: 7.540000°, -5.547100°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: French (official), Dioula and other local languages
Culture
Over 60 ethnic groups contribute to a vibrant arts scene, including Dan masks, zouglou and coupe-decale music, and Abidjan's reputation as a regional cultural and nightlife hub.
Economy
World's leading cocoa producer and a major cashew and coffee exporter; regional trade and manufacturing hub for francophone West Africa.
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