Holidays in Cote d'Ivoire

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The independent republic of the Ivory Coast lies on the south coast of the bulge of West Africa, consisting mainly of a vast plateau (except for mountains in the northwest extremity), hemmed in by five other countries and the Atlantic Ocean. Once, it and its main cities of Abidjan and Yamoussoukro, were showpieces of the continent, politically stable and economically sound, attractive not only in the physical beauty that abounds in the country but also boasting a rich culture.

World66 Travel Guide - Cote d'Ivoire
Ivory Coast, also known by the French name "Cote d'Ivoire", is one of the most important French speaking countries of West Africa. Abidjan the capital of Ivory Coast and Dakar in Senegal rival for the title of 'Paris of Africa'. Until recently it has always been one of the most politcal stable countries in Africa with a relative high income level. In the west the country is bordered by Liberia and Guinee Conakry, in the north by Mali and Burkina Faso and in the east by Ghana.

Africa Guide - Cote d'Ivoire
The Republic of the Ivory Coast, on the south coast of the western bulge of Africa, is bordered to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, to the east by Ghana, to the south the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean and to the west by Liberia and Guinea.

Lonely Planet - Cote d'Ivoire
The most powerful attraction of the Côte d'Ivoire (the 'Ivory Coast') is its people, so if you're interested in African history, art or music, this is the place to be. There's also a whole lot of physical beauty, from towering mountains to fishing villages, easily reached on some of the best roads in Africa.

Holiday Lettings - Ivory Coast
The Republic of the Ivory Coast in West Africa is dominated by a sweeping plateau, with the Guinea Highlands to the north-west. The official language is French and the two major cities, Yamoussoukro and Abidjan, both have impressive cathedrals among other cultural gems. Abidjan is set on a lagoon and is a good base from which to discover West African cuisine as well as the rainforest reserve of Parc du Banco.

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