Information of Cote d'Ivoire |
Capital :The capital city of Cote d'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro
Official Language : The official language of Cote d'Ivoire is French
Currency : The currency of Cote d'Ivoire is West African CFA Franc
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Cote d'Ivoire is located in Western Africa close to the sub-Saharan desert. Previously the country was known as Ivory Coast, now the official name of this country is the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. It was once a prosperous country but political instability has reduced its economy to a great extent. It covers an area of 322,000 square km with a population of 16,800,000 and the country follows a republic government. One of the attractions of this country is the people and African art and music are found in abundance here. Cote d'Ivoire comprises of awesome mountains and villages and coffee and cocoa are their major principle crops.
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Major Cities in Cote D Ivoire
The major cities of Cote d'Ivoire are:
· Abidjan
· Yamoussoukro
· Dabou
· Grand Bassam
· Bouake
· Gagnoa
· Korhogo
Tourist Attractions of Cote D Ivoire |
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Te biggest and the famous National Park of Cote d'Ivoire is Parc National de la Comoe. This park has an abundance of wildlife, and the major animals found here are hippos, lions, elephants, varieties of monkeys and antelopes.
Maximum tourism facilities are provided in the city of Abidjan which comprises of some beautiful hotels. African music is another important attraction in this Metropolis. Music and beat are often heard on the streets and the ladies can be heard singing in the street markets. |
The San Pedro Beach is an exotic location to be in and majority of the tourists are attracted here.
The National Museum of Abidjan is another place which the visitors cannot afford to miss.
Other places to visit in Cote d'Ivoire are Grand Bassam and Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix.
Accommodation in Cote D Ivoire
Some of the top rated hotels in Cote d'Ivoire are:
· Hotel Sofitel - is located in Abidjan and is a five star hotel.
· Hotel Tiama - is a five star hotel and is considered to be one of the best hotels in Abidjan.
· Hotel Ivoire - is a three star hotel
· Hotel Novotel - is a five star hotel located in Cote d'Ivoire.
· Ibis Abidjan Plateau Hotel - is a four star hotel
· Ranhotel - is a five star hotel
Precautions in Cote D Ivoire
Tensions regarding civil war are a major issue in Cote d'Ivoire. There have been a several theft cases in this country and hence the travelers are advised to maintain security measures while visiting this country. In September 2006, certain amount of toxic waste was dumped in the region of Abidjan which resulted in the death of some locals and many were affected with health problems. The neighborhood was also affected to some extent and hence the tourists should avoid visiting these places. Moreover the medical facilities in Cote d'Ivoire are limited and all sorts of medicines are not available here.
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