Yamoussoukro is the capital and has a population of about 194,530 people. Cote d'Ivoire went through a sort of civil war. It was divided with the north and south. North being rebels and south being government controlled. Lately it has been edging toward a political resolution of the conflict.
Cote d'Ivoire gained independence from France on August 7th, 1960. Independence day is celebrated every year just like America.
Many tourist attractions are natural parks. Some of these are the Comoe National Park and the Abokouamekro National park which is about an hour outside of Yamoussoukro. Here you can observe wildlife such as hippos, lions, and waterbucks. Hiking and fishing are also very popular when visiting.
The Akan people are the major ethnic group and make up about 42.1 percent of the population.
Cote d'Ivoire gained independence from France on August 7th, 1960. Independence day is celebrated every year just like America.
Many tourist attractions are natural parks. Some of these are the Comoe National Park and the Abokouamekro National park which is about an hour outside of Yamoussoukro. Here you can observe wildlife such as hippos, lions, and waterbucks. Hiking and fishing are also very popular when visiting.
The Akan people are the major ethnic group and make up about 42.1 percent of the population.