Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast, officially known as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is located in West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The country's political capital is Yamoussoukro, while its economic capital and largest city is Abidjan. Historically, Ivory Coast was home to several states before becoming a protectorate of France in the late 19th century and later a French colony. It gained independence in 1960. Following a period of political stability and economic prosperity, the country experienced a civil war in the early 2000s and subsequent periods of political unrest. The economy of Ivory Coast is one of the largest in West Africa and is highly diversified. The country is the world's largest producer of cocoa, a major producer of coffee and palm oil, and has a growing oil industry. Despite its economic potential, the country still faces challenges such as poverty, inequality, and reliance on world commodity prices. The population of Ivory Coast is ethnically diverse, with more than 60 ethnic groups. The largest groups include the Akan, Krou, Mandé, and Gour. French is the official language, but many indigenous languages are also spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic diversity. Culturally, Ivory Coast is known for its diverse artistic traditions, including music, dance, and sculpture. The country has a vibrant music scene, with genres like Coupé-Décalé and Zouglou being popular. Traditional crafts and festivals are also an important part of Ivorian culture. Ivory Coast has made significant progress in political stabilization and reconciliation since the civil war, but it still faces challenges in terms of governance and social cohesion. Geographically, the country features a variety of landscapes, including coastal lagoons, dense forests in the west, and savanna in the north. The climate is generally tropical, with a wet and a dry season. The southern part of the country is more humid and rainier than the north. Ivory Coast's natural environment is rich in biodiversity, but it faces challenges such as deforestation and environmental degradation. Population of Ivory Coast from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 25.1 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 25.7 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 26.4 million inhabitants. Capital (Yamoussoukro): Population in 2020: About 355,573 inhabitants. (Note: Abidjan is the economic center and the largest city) Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Abidjan: ~4.7 million Bouaké: ~680,000 Daloa: ~319,427 Korhogo: ~286,071 Yamoussoukro: ~355,573 San-Pédro: ~261,616 Gagnoa: ~243,184 Man: ~188,704 Divo: ~184,344 Anyama: ~170,512 Ivory Coast is divided into 12 districts and 2 autonomous districts. Some districts include: Abidjan, Bas-Sassandra, Comoé, Denguélé. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $58.1 billion. 2019: About $60.8 billion. 2020: About $61.5 billion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 201-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 3.4%. 2019: Approximately 3.3%. 2020: Approximately 3.3%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 0.4%. 2019: Approximately 0.8%. 2020: Around 2.5%.