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OVERVIEW

Cote d'Ivoire borders Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. The southern and western parts of the country are characterized by undulating countryside, savannah plains and a mountainous western border. The most important rivers flow into a series of lagoons.

Abidjan, the former capital and largest city, is dominated by the Plateau, the central commercial district. The older, more traditional heart of the city is Treichville, boasts many bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as a colourful central market. At night, Abidjan is the liveliest area with its hotels and lagoon-side tourist resorts. 

The town of Man, situated in a region of forested mountains and plateaux, is a popular destination due to its nearby waterfalls.

The administrative capital is Yamoussoukro, about 230km (143 miles) north of Abidjan. The town has a lively market and a first class golf course. Other major cities include Bouake, Daloa, Gagnoa, Korhogo and San Pedro.

Ivoirian people are mainly Muslim and their official language is French. The country has a tropical climate. Ivoirian specialties include kedjenou (chicken cooked with different vegetables and sealed in banana leaves) and attieke (cassava dish). The country's currency is the Africaine Franc.