Republic of Cote Ivoire, also known as the "Ivory Coast" - is one of the countries located in West Africa.In the past, it was a French colony, and today it is a completely independent state in the territorial and politically.Cote Ivoire bordering the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean.According to the state land borders with Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea.The area is 322.460 km.sq.
General
This is one of the states in which there are at least five dozen ethnic groups.The country's capital - the city of Yamoussoukro, which is the residence for almost 250 thousand people.Unlike most European countries, where the capital is not always the main city.In this state, for example, the main city - Abidjan, which has a population of about 3 million people.The official language in Cote D'Ivoire - French, as a relic of colonial times.In addition to the official, there are a number of local languages, the most popular - is the Baule, beta and Dioula.Compared to many other African countries, it is quite advanced, and the standard of living is very good.
State symbols Cote Ivoire
flag state represents three equally sized vertical stripes: the orange, white and green.The first color represents the savannah, the second - the peace and unity, the third - the forest and hope.There are other interpretations.
key element of the coat of arms of the state is the elephant, which is not only one of the most common animals in the state, but even there in the name of the country.The National Anthem was officially adopted as soon as the country became independent in 1960.
Geography
predominantly flat territory of the state, located in the southern rain forests, and the north - the tall savannah.Climate, as in much of Africa, it is very hot in the south - equatorial in the north - subequatorial.Throughout the country there are three big rivers and several small.Comoé, Bandama and Sassandra virtually no interest as transport routes, since they are composed of many mouths and thresholds, also dry up periodically.
Among the natural resources there are many precious and expensive raw materials.For example, diamonds, gold, oil, gas, nickel, copper, manganese, cobalt, bauxite, and others. On the territory of Côte d'Ivoire, tourists can enjoy a visit to the various national parks.It is in this country are the most developed and beautiful sights in West Africa and one of the parks, even on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
history Cote Ivoire
map its territory, as well as many others, evolved over thousands of years.A large part of the people living in a modern country, came from the north-eastern and eastern parts of the continent.In this area in due course it was based country with a highly developed control system.
In the Middle Ages in Côte d'Ivoire paved the way for European merchants.First in the country arrived Spanish and Portuguese through the Gulf of Guinea, and later began to arrive English and Dutch.A hot commodity for European merchants were ivory, gold, pepper, ostrich feathers.Later, the country began to take an active part in the slave trade.
At the end of the XIX century, after long battles between the local tribes and the French troops the country was occupied, and France turned it into its colony.Since 1958 the government declared a republic, part of the French community.In 1960, August 7, the country has yet attained independence.
In the first 25 years after independence Côte d'Ivoire, the pace of development of the state continued to gain momentum.However, in 1987 due to lower prices of goods supplied in the country in the global market economy, the state began a serious decline.
Interesting facts
- Although the official day of independence from France should be celebrated on August 7 because field work most of the population celebrates him on 7 December.
- residents of the state are very musical.They have a lot of different dances for each significant event.For example, the harvest dance, the dance of fishermen and so on. D.
- Previously, the country famous for its forests.Now the most valuable trees destroyed due to fires, land clearing and other reasons.
Conclusion
Like most African countries today, Côte d'Ivoire can not boast of good performance or excellent quality of life.However, the state still occupies a certain niche in the global market.For example, Côte d'Ivoire is the largest supplier of cocoa in the world and the third supplier of coffee.Though there are not many companies with highly qualified staff, is still the market of agricultural products helps to keep the economy afloat.
