Côte d'Ivoire

American  

[koht dee-vwar] / koʊt diˈvwar /

noun

1. French name of Ivory Coast.

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Côte d'Ivoire British  

/ kot divwar /

noun

1. Former name (until 1986): the Ivory Coast.  a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: Portuguese trading for ivory and slaves began in the 16th century; made a French protectorate in 1842 and became independent in 1960; major producer of coffee and cocoa. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority, with animist, atheist, and Roman Catholic minorities. Currency: franc. Capital: Yamoussoukro (administrative); Abidjan (legislative). Pop: 22 400 835 (2013 est). Area: 319 820 sq km (123 483 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

There’s also an opportunity for deeper security partnerships with other nearby countries, including Mauritania, Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He has recalled watching an Alfa Romeo tear through the Rallye Côte d’Ivoire, an encounter he credits with igniting a lifelong fascination with cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"We wanted to face African opposition before we play Morocco in the summer and I'm sure Côte d'Ivoire will give us a really stern test," Clarke said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Samuni and her colleagues have been studying three cohesive groups of chimpanzees living in the Taï Forest of Côte d'Ivoire.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2024