dIvoire

dIvoire, officially the Côte d'Ivoire, is a country located on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east, Liberia and Guinea to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The capital city is Yamoussoukro, proclaimed in 1983 as the political capital, while Abidjan remains the largest urban center and economic hub. The country has a multilingual population with French as the official language; widely spoken local languages include Dioula, Baoulé, Sénoufo, and others. The state is a republic with a president and a prime minister; it gained independence from France on 7 August 1960.

Geography ranges from tropical rainforest in the south to savanna in the north. The economy is one of the most dynamic in West Africa, with agriculture as a cornerstone. Ivory Coast is one of the world's leading producers of cocoa and coffee, and agricultural exports constitute a major portion of GDP. Other sectors include oil and gas, mining, and services. The currency is the West African CFA franc, shared within the wider Francophone West Africa.

History: From 1960 to 1993, the country was led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, whose long presidency brought relative stability. After his death, Ivory Coast experienced political tension and a civil conflict in 2002-2004, followed by a crisis during the 2010–2011 presidential election. International mediation led to a power-sharing and eventual stabilization, though the political landscape has remained competitive and sometimes tense.

Demographics and culture: The country is religiously diverse, with Christians and Muslims forming major communities; traditional beliefs also persist. Cultural life includes music, dance, and a variety of cuisines; French influence is evident in education and media. The nation is a member of ECOWAS, the African Union, and international organizations.