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Exploring the Ivory Coast

Exploring the Ivory Coast. Cote d’Ivoire ~ Land of Hope Presented by Thiry Copeland. People & Culture. Est. population over 16 million 60 ethnic groups National language: French Religion 12% Christian 26 Muslim 63% Traditional beliefs Currency is CFA: Franc=100 centimes.

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Exploring the Ivory Coast

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  1. Exploring the Ivory Coast Cote d’Ivoire ~ Land of Hope Presented by Thiry Copeland

  2. People & Culture • Est. population over 16 million • 60 ethnic groups • National language: French • Religion • 12% Christian • 26 Muslim • 63% Traditional beliefs • Currency is CFA: Franc=100 centimes

  3. Points of Interest • Yamoussoukro • Parc National de la Comoe • Man • Abidjan

  4. Yamoussoukro • Cathedral • Largest Christian church in Africa • National Museum • Masks, statues, ivory, pottery and bronze • Bell Tower • good view of the Plateau

  5. Parc National de la Comoe • Elevated Savanna and forest in the northeast • Over 4,300 square miles • Big game animals…lions, elephants, and hippos • Many species of birds

  6. The City of Man • Western city of the Ivory Coast • The Dan - extremely musical people • Festival of Masks occurs in November • Numerous small villages participate • Contests determine best dancers • Pay homage to forest spirits embodied in elaborate masks

  7. Abidjan: Paris of West Africa • Major hub of commerce • Favorite of Business Travelers • Wide, tree-lined boulevards • Chic boutiques • Gleaming skyscrapers

  8. Transportation • Air Travel to Abidjan • Commercial Ships • 3,290 miles of paved roadway • 396 miles of commercial railroad • 96 miles of major expressway

  9. Hotels in Ivory Coast

  10. Cuisine • Chilled Avocado Soup Ivory Coast • Halibut Ivory Coast • Cucumber zucchini salad • Sauce Claire and Fufu • Aloko ~ plantaine bananas • Attieke ~ grated cassava • Braised chicken & fish

  11. The Adventure Awaits You . . .

  12. Return to Home Page

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