One land, many people
Art and media
Do you know- Côte d'Ivoire's African country was the first black republic in the world to win Oscar, the most popular award in the world. In early 1977, surprisingly, the country film “Color Black and White” won the Academy ’s Best Foreign Language Film Award in Los Angeles, California and gained worldwide attention. It was carefully selected by several American experts. In addition, Côte d'Ivoire was one of the first American award-winning countries to speak English as their native language, ahead of Brazil, Argentina, India and Korea.
Old Côte d'Ivoire
Do you know- Known as Côte d'Ivoire until October 1985, along with Botswana, Mauritius, Morocco, and Liberia, it was one of the most stable countries in sub-Saharan Africa from 1960 to 1985. By then, Ivory Coast had no military coup or civil war. In fact, unlike Cambodia and Zaire, it was one of the most peaceful French-speaking countries on the planet. During the Cold War, he played an important role in African issues.
Independence
Do you know- It was part of the French Federation in West Africa. After 118 years of French occupation, African countries gained independence in the early 1960s with Felix Hoop Boyny as head of state. Since then, the country has had a strong diplomatic relationship with Paris.
Geography
Do you know- Ivory Coast It covers about 124,502 square miles [322,460 square kilometers] and has about 21 million people. The African states are north of Mali [former French colony] and Burkina Faso [on Volta until August 1984], west is Ghana [a democratic state since the 2000s], Guinea [former French territory], Liberia [independence] ] Surrounded by a nation since 1847] to the east and the Atlantic to the south. Vast tropical forests cover most of the land. The main rivers are the Sassandra, Kavary, Bardama and Comoe rivers.
Summer Olympics
Do you know- African countries have been members of the International Olympic Committee [IOC] since the 1960s. Côte d'Ivoire players include the 1964 Tokyo Summer Games, the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the 1988 Seoul Games, the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, the 1996 Atlanta Games, the 2000 Sydney Olympics, The 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
United Nations
Do you know- Côte d'Ivoire joined the United Nations in the early 1960s due to its transformation into a modern country. In the years that followed, he became a member of the United Nations Security Council [1964-1965]. Meanwhile, between 1960 and 1990, the Republic was well known for pro-Western policies, along with African countries such as Kenya, Senegal and Swaziland. Finally, Amara Essie, the country's former diplomatic minister, was one of the famous international leaders in the 1990s. He was therefore appointed chairman of the 49th UN General Assembly.
language
Do you know- French is the official language, but there are many people in Côte d'Ivoire whose native language is French [Diora and other African dialects]. Each region of the country has its own dialect.
Miss Universe
Do you know- Côte d'Ivoire made its debut on the Miss Universe in July 1986 when Congressman Marie Francoise Koume competed in Panama City, Panama.
Football
Do you know- Without a doubt, under the direction of Didier Yves Drogba Teviry, the national team is one of the most popular teams in West Africa, alongside other teams like Ghana and Nigeria. According to the 2006 World Cup results, Côte d'Ivoire is ranked among the 19 best football teams in the world ahead of Poland, Saudi Arabia and Japan. So far, Drogba is the most important football player in the country. He is from Abidjan. Soccer is a popular sport among adults and children.
Marie Therese Huhue Boigny
Do you know- From 1969 to 1993, Marie Therese Hoop Boyny, the country of Fers Lady, was one of the most popular women in Africa in the late 20th century. During that time she was a national culture promoter and a candid champion of children. Because of her elegance and perfect French, the international press has named her “African Jacqueline Kennedy”.
Yamoussoukro
Do you know- Yamoussoukro has the capital of Ivory Coast. However, Abidjan—the capital of the country—is the largest city.
Economy
Do you know- More than 70% of the country's population depends on agriculture and tourism. On the other hand, this French-speaking country is one of the top cocoa producers in the world. Recently, banana and palm oil have also become important crops. Otherwise, France is one of the two largest investors in Ivory Coast.
Gabriel Tiaco
Do you know- Côte d'Ivoire is home to African champions such as Gabriel Tiaco, one of the top sprinters on the continent in the mid-1980s. This legendary athlete won the country's first medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
Ethnic group
Do you know- There are more than 60 ethnic groups in this country.
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