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The most powerful attraction of the Côte d'Ivoire (the 'Ivory Coast') is its people, so if you're interested in African history, art or music, this is the place to be. There's also a whole lot of physical beauty, from towering mountains to fishing villages, easily reached on some of the best roads in Africa.
Travel Warning: Civil War Tensions
Warring factions continue to threaten the fragile peace that exists between the government and New Force rebels holding the northern half of the country. Baby steps toward political stability are underway but continued setbacks due to a high level of violent attacks, theft and a deterioration of public health means that travel to this destination is ill-advised.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Population
16,800,000
Currency
Name: CFA Franc BCEAO
Code: XOF
Symbol: CFA
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+225
Weights & Measures
Metric
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