Access from the sea is made difficult by the surf and by a long submarine sandbar. Bronx barbes by eliane latour think city of god with less guns, less narration, taking place in abidjan. The country can be described like a plateau above a mountain, which rises 500 meters above sea level. Thisis the only englishlanguage guidebook to focus solely on ivory coast, a countryof crimson savannahs, sublime mountains and creamhued beaches that is becomingpopular for ecotourism and wildlife, surfing and offthebeaten track travel. The country ivory coast is located on the continent of africa. There are 600km 370 miles of coast on the gulf of guinea atlantic ocean. Ivory coast aka the republic of cote divoire covers 322,500 sq. Ivory coast geography ivory coast location and size. The demographic dimensions of the conflict in ivory coast. At that time, the southeast was relatively well settled, but the highest population densities were found in the central belt, particularly in the baoule heartland around the city of bouake. Other exports include cotton, bananas, palm oil, pineapples, and hardwoods. Cote divoire lies on the west african coast on the gulf of guinea. In the 15 th century, ivory coast was part of the west african trade route in which europeans purchased gold, ivory, pepper and slaves. Facts about ivory coast cote divoire world facts index close ties to france since independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment made cote divoire one of the most prosperous of the west african states, but did not protect it from political turmoil.
It is bounded on the east by ghana, on the north by burkina faso and mali, and on the west by. Ivory coast history, language and culture history of ivory coast. The southern and western parts of the country are forested, with undulating countryside rising to meet the savannah plains of the north and the mountainous western border. The geography of strabo books iii loeb classical library. Though the rain had started to alleviate the drought, vegetation was still depressed in parts of cote d. Physical features the ivory coast is like a squaredshaped country. A first edition was published in 7 bc followed by a gap, resumption of work and a final edition no later. Beyond the coast is a rainforest area that is 95 to 185 miles wide. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with spain and gaul, 5 and 6 with italy and sicily, 7 with north and east europe, 810 with greek lands, 1114 with the main regions of asia and with asia minor, 15 with india and iran, 16 with. The coastal fringe consists of a strip of land, no more than 40 miles 64 metres wide, studded with lagoons on its eastern half. Ivory coast in pictures visual geography series library binding april 1, 2004 by janice hamilton author visit amazons janice hamilton page. During medieval times, the region that is now cote divoire was at the centre of several major african trade routes, linking empires in ghana and mali. Havingonly recently reopened for tourism, ivory coast is west africas hiddentreasure.
There are also rain forests, rivers and the atlantic ocean along the coast. This makes it the 68th largest country in the world and slightly larger than new mexico. Cote divoire ivory coast is located in western africa. On the other three sides it borders five other african nations for a total of 3,458 km 2,149 mi. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with spain and gaul, 5 and 6 with italy and sicily, 7 with north and east europe, 810 with greek lands, 1114 with the main regions of asia and with asia minor, 15 with india and iran, 16. First on the seaboard is the panionium, lying three stadia above the sea where the panionia, a common festival of the ionians, are held, and where sacrifices are performed in honor of the heliconian poseidon. Rich in natural resources, cote divoire is a country with a strong history of economic prosperity. The cote divoire lies too far west to have been significant in the 17th and 18th century development of the guinea coast gold, and slave trade. Mount richardmolard nimba mount richardmolard nimba is a mountain between the border of ivory coast and guinea. In ivory coast, there are mostly flat plains, but in the northwest there are a couple of mountains. An introduction to the geography of ivory coast kibin. Tomsykes has been a travel writer and editor for 10 years. This is the first and only youtube channel that actively attempts to cover profiles on every single country of the world.
This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total. The east of ivory coast is flat and sandy, whereas the west is rocky and filled with mountains. Homer was the first writer on the subject of geography, and was. There are also different regions where there are different religions. Cote divoire ivory coast history, west african history. So you can say that cote dlvoire is on top of a mountain. An introduction to the geography of ivory coast pages 1. Wikimedia commons has media related to geography of ivory coast. On the same coast, slightly above the sea, is also ortygia.
Extending across the middle of the country is the guinean forestsavanna mosaic, a. Take light clothing for all times and protection from the rain in that season. The information regarding ivory coast on this page is republished from the 1991 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The climate is tropical along the coastline, and semiarid in the far northern parts. Ivory coast cote divoire is a subsaharan nation in southern west africa located at 8 00n, 5 00w. National geographics latest travel stories about cote divoire ivory coast. Such antiimmigrant attitudes and resulting policies have in turn provoked both migrant communities and members of related ethnic groups living in northern ivory coast. Its southern border is a 515 km 320 mi coastline on the gulf of guinea on the north atlantic ocean. This small country is located in west africa on the coast of guinea where it is bordered by mali and burkina faso on the north and by guinea and liberia on the west. Buy the ivory coast bradt travel guides 1 by tom sykes isbn.
After having described as much of the western parts of europe as is comprised within the interior and exterior seas, and surveyed all the barbarous nations which it contains, as far as the don 1 and a small part of greece, namely, macedonia, 2 we propose to give an account of the remainder of the helladic geography. May 04, 2014 ivory coasts physical features ivory coast, despite its size, is very unique. The national book awardwinning author takes flight with this bestselling collection of speculative fiction where a woman visits fifteen otherworldlyyet familiarsocieties. His kingdom consisted of the country bounded by the halys, 27 extending to the tibareni, 28 to armenia, to the territory within the halys, extending as far as amastris, 29 and to some parts of paphlagonia. Mycale, as one sails to ephesus, one comes, on the right, to the seaboard of the ephesians. Apr 25, 2017 mount richardmolard nimba mount richardmolard nimba is a mountain between the border of ivory coast and guinea. Ivory coast profile important facts, people and history. Mount nimba is ivory coasts highest mountain reaching 5, 749. Replaces the second edition of the original area handbook for the ivory coast, which was reprinted in 1973 with an added summary of events covering the period january 1963 to december 1972pref. Few englishspeaking journalists have visited the ivorycoast in recent years and tom is regarded as an authority on the country. Exceptions are the edges of the guinea highlands 4000 5000 ft. An image of west africas ivory coast region in 2007 when wet season rains came late. As of 2008, by far the religion make up in ivory coast is 38.
Since winning independence from france in 1960, cote divoires forested area has fallen from around 16 million hectares to 10 million hectares. It has an area of 322,462 square kilometers, and borders the countries of liberia, guinea, mali, burkina faso and ghana. Although a french protectorate was established over the coastal zone in 1842, the interior remained free. Geographika, or geography, is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 books, written in greek by strabo, an educated citizen of the roman empire of greek descent. Its outline is roughly that of a square 560 kilometers on a side, with an area of 322,460 square kilometers nearly the same as new mexico. If you are interested in cote divoire and the geography of africa, our large laminated map of africa might be just what you need. As of 2008, by far ivory coasts education expenditure is about 4. Behind the coastal fringe lies the equatorial forest zone that until a century ago. The geography of strabo books iii loeb classical library no. It is the highest mountain in both of the countries and the second highest point in west africa at an elevation of 5,748 feet above the sea level. Ivory coast in pictures visual geography series hamilton, janice on. Most of cote divoire north to south is a forested plateau, one that gradually slopes down to the atlantic ocean coastal areas. Using its fertile land for cocoa and coffee production, economic growth of cote divoire surpassed any other in the region between 1960 and 1979, a period known as the ivorian miracle.
Migration has played a major role in ivory coasts recent troubles. Guei was a military leader of ivory coast who became the countrys third president after the violent overthrow of henri bedie in 1999. Cote divoire ivory coast travel guide national geographic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the bestselling author of the new complete book of breads comes the thirtieth anniversary. Its geographic coordinates are 8 00 n, 5 00 w and yamoussoukro is the capital city. The republic of cote divoire, commonly known in english as ivory coast, is a country in west africa. Ethnic dimensions of the conflict in ivory coast geocurrents. Ivory coast geography 1991 flags, maps, economy, geography.
Cheick cisse, the owner of new ivoire in harlem, opened paradis des gouts hoping to share the food of his childhood with those outside his immigrant community. Ivory coast history, language and culture world travel guide. The geography of support for the incumbent, by contrast, did not follow the pattern of the other candidates. Cote divoire shares borders with liberia, guinea, mali, burkina faso and ghana. Ivory coasts physical features ivory coast, despite its size, is very unique. Agriculture, uncontrolled fires, and logging for tropical woods once ivory coasts largest export by volumewere the primary causes of forest loss. Instead of beginning in february, the rainy season did not start until march, and steady rains did not begin until late march. After two introductory books, numbers 3 and 4 deal with spain and gaul, 5 and 6 with italy and sicily, 7 with north and east europe, 8 10 with greek lands, 11 14 with the main regions of asia and with asia minor, 15 with india and iran, 16 with. Pages in category geography of ivory coast the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. Michael jackson wasnt just the king of pop we now have a public mailbox. French, portuguese, and british traders established outposts in the region. Geographical and historical treatment of cote divoire, including maps and. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of ivory coast geography 1991 information contained here.
Ivory coast is an african country covering 322,463. Au nom du christ which depicts a guru that claims to be the second coming of jesus christ spoiler alert. Cote divoire map and satellite image map of ivory coast. But instead of listening to garbled announcements, she has found a. As immigrants from neighboring countries have moved in, ivorian nativists have reacted by seeking to exclude foreignersand their childrenfrom citizenship. Birdlife is plentiful throughout the country, but particularly so near the coast. Ivory coast, also the ivory coast and formally cote divoire, officially the republic of cote. Although a french protectorate was established over the coastal zone in 1842, the interior remained free from european control until the very end of the century. Strabo s historical work is lost, but his most important geography in seventeen books has survived. May 03, 2011 the 1965 ivory coast population map posted here illustrates well the internal demographic patterns shortly after independence. In 20 he travelledextensively in ivory coast and is now a regular contributor of articles aboutivorian culture, history, politics and tourism to the new african and africancourier magazines. Strabos historical work is lost, but his most important geography in seventeen books has survived. Cote divoire is bordered by the gulf of guinea, liberia and guinea to the west, mali and burkina faso to the north, and ghana to the east.
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