• Côte D’Ivoire (“coat de-vouah”) is a country situated in west Africa, with 26,38 millions habitants. The capital is Yamoussoukro and the economic capital is Abidjan. Rural areas are home to approximately half of the population. In the southeastern quarter of the nation, a great many people live in conservative towns and towns. The entire region is divided into small states led by kings and a complex hierarchy of ministers and palace officials; however, in the modern state, these traditional rulers have no official status. Every four days, open-air markets are held in some town centers. In many parts of Africa, women sell produce. The markets that fishermen operate independently.

What is the climate like in Côte D’Ivoire?

• In Côte d’Ivoire the climate is tropical, with a dry season from December to February, and a rainy season from April to October, due to the African monsoon. Along the coast, the rains are quite abundant also in March and November, and even in December on the westernmost part.Rainfall is more abundant on the coast, where it ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 mm per year, while in the interior areas it is generally less infinite, and ranges from 1,200 to 1,500 mm, even if it reaches 2 000 mm in the small western mountainous area. During the winter, the weather is good and the temperatures are high throughout the country, even in December and January, when the highs fluctuate around 31/32 grados on the coast and 33/34 °C in the areas interiors. In the interior areas the humidity is low, since the prevailing wind, the harmattan, blows from the desert, bringing dust which can veil the sky and create a typical haze.

What is the best food found in Côte D’Ivoire?

• Ivorian cuisine  is very rich and very dense thanks to its variety and also thanks to its unique flavor. If there is one thing that no one would dare to deny about Ivorian cuisine, it is the diversity of this cuisine.  The most popular food is Attiéké which is a traditional dish of Ivorian cuisine made from cassava. It is traditionally eaten as an accompaniment to meat, chicken and fish, often with soup, eggs, for dinner or as a snack.

  

  It also comes with a mixture of diced onions and tomatoes flavored with spices and vinegar or fruits like avocado and sometimes even roasted peanut seeds. One of my favorite Ivorian  dish is Attiéké with fried chicken and fried plantain, I will never get sick of it! We also have other dishes like foutou(pounded cassava and plantain),  alloco ( fried plantain), puff puff, choukouya de mouton( braised mutton meat), boiled and fried yam, garba ( the most popular Ivorian dish ever), fish soup, peanut butter soup,  foufou( pounded plantain with red palm oil).  Kedjenou de poulet, sautéed snail, and more …

Why should someone visit Côte D’Ivoire?

Day 1: Start in the capital city of Abidjan.  Here you can see a soccer game at the “Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny.  After the game visit the “Marché adjamé Abidjan” where you can buy anything from fresh food to unique fashions.  A popular tourist place is the national park, “Le Parc National du Banco”.  Here is is easy

to encounter many animals including monkeys and elephants.

Day 2: Visit the popular beaches of Assinie and Jaqueville.  These beautiful beaches have cool and refreshing water.

Day 3: The last day should be in Yamoussoukro.  Here you can visit the stunning “Basilica of Our Lady of Peace”.  This is the biggest church in the country and is very peaceful.  

What are some common expressions spoken in Côte D’Ivoire?

French is the national language of Côte d’Ivoire but there are also over 60 different languages spoken!  Here are some common phrases in Malinke:

Good morning!  “a’ ni sɔgɔma!”

Good afternoon!  “i ni wula!”

How are you?  “i ka kɛnɛ wa?”