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CLIMATE
Three main climatic regions are prevalent here – the Coast,
the Forest and the Savannah. The coastal region sees the greatest
rainfall of 80-120 inches and an average temperature of 73°F-80°F (23°C
to 26.6°C). There is a log spell of dry season from the months December
through to April following which heavy rains occur from the middle of
Mat to the middle of July. Mid July to October go through a short dry
season and little rains are seen in October and November. The central
forest region sees a heavy rainfall of 53-100 inches, continuous
ongoing humidity with the different seasons less set apart. The
earlier, smaller dry season starts from November to the middle of
March, after which mid-March through to mid-May sees a short wet
season. Another short dry season is seen from mid May to mid-July after
which the heavy rains are perceived from mid-July to mid-November. The
northern Savannah has temperatures that reach as high as 90°F-94°F
(32°C -24.4°C) and as low as 14°C (57°F). The Savannah from June to
October period shows a wet season with the dry season for 6-7 months.
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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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