AIESEC help guide for Ivory Coast. AFRICA IN ME TEAM

1. WEST AFRICA: COTE D’IVOIRE
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Yamoussoukro
Abidjan
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Ivorian or Ivoirian
West African CFA franc (XOF)
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Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of 322,462
square kilometres (124,503 sq mi), and borders the countries Liberia,
Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana; its southern boundary is
along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in
1998[5] and was estimated to be 20,617,068 in 2009.
Once boasting one of the most successful and stable economies in
Africa, Côte d’Ivoire (as Ivory Coast is called in French) exemplified the
prosperity implied in its name. The stunning modernity of Abidjan
(known as “the Paris of West Africa”), the traditional cultural richness,
and the great natural beauty of the beaches and national parks, all
contribute to the country’s many charms.
Basilica of our lady of peace
Abidjan
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2. WEST AFRICA: COTE D’IVOIRE
UNESCO World Heritage Parks, Taï National Park (one of the
last remaining primary tropical forests), Mount Nimba Strict
Nature Reserve, and Comoé National Park are all located in
Côte d’Ivoire. Go with local guides to spot African wildlife,
including lions, chimpanzees, and hippos.
A trip to the official capital city, Yamoussoukro is precious. Côte
d’Ivoire’s former president Felix Houphouet-Boigny lavished
many gifts on his hometown, but the most spectacular by far is
the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, a stunning, full-size replica of
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The structure contains more
stained glass than is found in all of France.
the Musée National in Abidjan can help travelers learn more
about Côte d’Ivoire’s rich history through more than 20,000
objects, including masks, pottery, and, of course, some ivory.
People can also visit the modern Ivorian and African art at the
Musée Municipal d’Art Contemporain.
The Cathédrale St-Paul located in Abidjan, this structure,
consecrated by the pope, was designed in a nontraditional style
by the Italian architect Aldo Spiritom.
Witness the fruits of Côte d’Ivoire’s previously strong economy
by strolling through Le Plateau, the central commercial district
of Abidjan, and marvel at the modern skyscrapers. Tourists
don’t have to miss La Pyramide, one of the most striking
buildings in the city, and check out the many shops, offices, and
restaurants.
You mustn’t leave Côte d’Ivoire without checking out one of the
local nightclubs. The Treichville district of Abidjan is known for
its vibrant and busy nightlife.