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IN THE NEWS
Cote
d’Ivoire is rich in natural resources; Petroleum, Manganese, Iron ore, Cobalt, Bauxite,
Copper, Diamonds, Hydropower. They
have discovered Off shore oil and natural
gas deposits. Cote d’Ivoire has surplus
power production but diversification of economy is not yet succeeded
due to shortage in capital and instability of political
atmosphere in the country.
68% of the total population of 16.8 million
are engaged in agriculture. Cote d’Ivoire
is the leading producers and exporters of
Cocoa, Coffee beans and palm oil.
Contentious Issues – International
Cote d’Ivoire has no major problems with
the neighbors.
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Capital: Abidjan
Area: 322 462 km²
Population: 14 015 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 600 CFA
GDP: 132/1 668$
HDI : 145/368
CPI : 59/3.1
Languages: French, fon, Yoruba, Somka, Dendi, Bariba, Goun, Adja,
Pila-pila
Ethnic groups: Akan (southeast), Kru (southwest), Voltaic Northeast),
Malinké Mande (northwest) Lebanese
Religions: Animist 60%, Muslim 20%, Christian 20%
H of S: Henri Konan-Bédié ‘93
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