Cote D'Ivoire

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Ivory Coast things to see and do

During Medieval times, the region that is now Ivory Coast was at the centre of several major African trade routes, linking the empires which then existed in Ghana and Mali. European traders had been present in the region since the 15th century, but it was not until the 19th that the French undertook a determined penetration of the region.

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Education in Ivory Coast

Education in Ivory Coast continues to face many challenges. The literacy rate for adults remains low: in 2000, it was estimated that only 48.7% of the total population was literate (60.8% of males and 38.6% of females).

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Overview of Cote d'Ivoire

Officially name: Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Capital: Yamoussoukro

Largest city: Abidjan

Official language: French

Government: Semi-presidential republic