Formation
Aug 7, 1960
Aug 7, 1960
Yamoussoukro
27.48 million (2021)
A country on the southern coast of West Africa. It borders Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. The Gulf of Guinea is to the south.
Pan-fried frog’s legs are among the popular local dishes. The major industries include textiles, wood products and oil refining. The largest church building in the world is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast’s capital Yamoussoukro.