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Côte d'Ivoire

American

[koht dee-vwar] / koʊt diˈvwar /

noun

French name of Ivory Coast.

Côte d'Ivoire British

/ kot divwar /

noun

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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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

Chef Awa Sibi cooks food from her homeland of Côte d’Ivoire, along with other West African specialties, all halal.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Beginning in 2019, Maro conducted two field seasons at Ngogo in Uganda's Kibale National Park and one season at Taï National Park in Côte d'Ivoire.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

Scientists in the African country of Côte d’Ivoire spent seven-and-a-half years quietly recording 70 wild chimpanzees of all ages.

From Salon • May 13, 2024

Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Côte d'Ivoire 2.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024

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