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Holidays in Ivory Coast  -  Travel Information Ivory Coast.

Formerly Ivory Coast, former French colony

One of the most prosperous of the tropical West African states.

Regions Ivory Coast : Agnéby, Bafing, Bas-Sassandra, Denguélé, Dix-Huit Montagnes, Fromager, Haut-Sassandra, Lacs, Lagunes, Marahoué, Moyen-Cavally, Moyen-Comoé, N'zi-Comoé, Savanes, Sud-Bandama, Sud-Comoé, Vallée du Bandama, Worodougou, and Zanzan.

Main cities Ivory Coast : Bouaké, Daloa, Divo, San-Pédro and Yamoussoukro.

Borders Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana to the west, north, and east, and borders the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Capital City of Cote d'Ivoir : Yamoussoukro.

De facto National Capital : Abidjan.


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Hotels in Ivory Coast

  -  Hotels in Abidjan
Sofitel Abidjan [ riverside ], Novotel Abidjan [ city centre ], Ibis Abidjan Plateau [ city centre ], Ibis Abidjan Marcory [ Suburb ].

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 

National Parks Cote 'd Ivoir

 Banco National Park  -  north of the city of Abidjan

 Les Parcs Nationaux
Le parc national de la Comoé, Le parc national de Taï, Le parc national de la Marahoué, Le parc national d'Assagny, La réserve de faune du Haut-Bandama, Le Parc de Kossou, Le parc national du Banco

 Parc National du Mont Sangbe

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 -  Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car

 Club Med
 Belem Tours from Paris, France
O.a. mountain biking, lagoon sailing, tours



 Truck Africa  -  camping safari's  -  last great overlanding challenge
The idea of TA is to provide such a quality overland trips at a realistic price more likely to appeal to the adventurous in spirit.

Travel Guides Cote d'Ivoir / Related Books

Nine Hills to Nambonkaha: Two Years in the Heart of an African Village 
Sarah Erdman
The village of Nambonkaha in the Ivory Coast is a place where electricity hasn't yet arrived, where sorcerers still conjure magic, where the tok-tok sound of women pounding corn fills the morning air like a drumbeat. As Sarah Erdman enters the social fold of the village as a Peace Corps volunteer, she finds that. Nambonkaha is also a place where AIDS threatens and poverty is constant, where women suffer the indignities of patriarchal customs, and where children work like adults while still managing to dream. Lyrical and topical, Erdman's beautiful debut captures the astonishing spirit of an unforgettable community.
Paperback 336 pages (September 23, 2004); Publisher: Saint Martin's Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0312423128
Ivory Coast -  Regina Fuchs
Paperback (September 1994); Language: English; ISBN: 1564405540.
The Rough Guide to West Africa -  Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186.
West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide -  Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.

Transport / How do I travel to Cote d'Ivoir

 Abidjan Airport  -  Port Bouet International Airport
 Yamoussoukro Airport

 KLM UK / Air France

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Ivory Coast.

 
Book cheap flights to Cote d'Ivoir at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights Ivory Coast / Price comparison possible

 SOTRA  -  Public Transport  -  bus, boat and taxi

 Maps International  -  Maps Ivory Coast  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Online map Ivory Coast [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance

 Tourisme.ci  -  Tourist Board Ivory Coast [ French Language ] 
Toeristische trekpleisters, hotels, restaurants, autoverhuur, uitgaan, reisbureaus, cultuur enz.

 Government  -  Republique de Cote d'Ivoire  -  Gouvernment

 Yamoussoukro  -  Capital City Ivory Coast

 Yamoussoukro  -  District of Yamoussoukro

 Abidjan  -  largest city and former capital of Côte d'Ivoire
Located in Ébrié Lagoon on several converging peninsulas and islands, connected by bridges. Abidjan is often referred to as the 'Paris of West Africa' because of its parks, broad boulevards, universities, exotic fashions and museums.
Districts include Cocody, an upscale residential area located east of the modern business district, and Treichville, located southward on Petit-Bassam Island, with its busy traditional market. Banco National Park lies north of the city. Abidjan harbors numerous government departments. It is also the hub of the national road system and the terminus of the Abidjan-Niger Railway, which extends northward into Burkina Faso.
 Port of Abidjan  -  Abidjan Port Authority

 Agnéby  -  region's capital is Agboville
Departments in Agnéby : Adzopé and Agboville.
 Bafing  -  with capital city Touba
 Bas-Sassandra  -  with capital city San-Pédro
Departments in Bas-Sassandra : San-Pédro, Sassandra, Soubré, and Tabou.
 Denguélé  -  capital city is Odienné
 Dix-Huit Montagnes  -  capital city is Man
Departments Dix-Huit Montagnes : Bangolo, Biankouma, Danané, and Man.
 Fromager  -  capital city is Gagnoa
Departments Fromager : Gagnoa and Oumé.
 Haut-Sassandra  -  capital city is Daloa
Departments Haut-Sassandra : Daloa, Issia, and Vavoua.
 Lacs  -  capital city is Yamoussoukro
Departments Lacs : Tiébissou, Toumodi, and Yamoussoukro.
 Lagunes  -  capital city is Abidjan
Departments Lagunes: Abidjan, Alépé, Dabou, Grand-Lahou, Jacqueville and Tiassalé.
 Marahoué  -  capital city is Bouaflé
Departments Marahoué: Bouaflé, Sinfra, and Zuénoula.
 Moyen-Cavally  -  capital city is Guiglo
Departments Moyen-Cavally : Duékoué, Guiglo, and Toulépleu.
 Moyen-Comoé  -  capital city is Abengourou.
Departments Moyen-Comoé : Abengourou and Agnibilékrou.
 N'zi-Comoé  -  capital city is Dimbokro
Departments N'zi-Comoé : Bocanda, Bongouanou, Daoukro, Dimbokro, and Mbahiakro.
 Savanes  -  capital city is Korhogo
Departments Savanes : Boundiali, Ferkessédougou, Korhogo, and Tengréla.
 Sud-Bandama  -  capital city is Divo
Departments Sud-Bandama : Divo and Lakota.
 Sud-Comoé  -  capital city is Aboisso
Departments Sud-Comoé : Aboisso, Adiaké, and Grand-Bassam.
 Vallée du Bandama  -  capital city is Bouaké
Its economy is based on the cotton industry.
Departments Vallée du Bandama : Béoumi, Bouaké, Dabakala, Katiola, and Sakassou. 
 Worodougou  -  capital city is Séguéla
Departments Worodougou: Mankono and Séguéla.
 Zanzan  -  capital city is Bondoukou
Departments Zanzan: Bondoukou, Bouna, and Tanda.

 Bouaké  -  capital city Vallée du Bandama Region and second largest city in Côte d'Ivoire
Located in the central part of the country ca. 50 km northeast of Kossousees, the largest lake in Ivory Coast,
 Daloa  -  capital city Haut-Sassandra Region, west of Yamoussoukro
The town of Daloa is an important trading centre, particularly for cocoa.
 Divo  -  Capital city Sud-Bandama Region
 San-Pédro  -  capital of the Bas-Sassandra Region and second largest port
Fishing is an important industry, while the town is known for its nightlife and its beaches.
 
 Radio and television CI  -  live television and radio
 Radio Jam  -  live radio

Cuisine - Ivoirian Cooking Recipes

 Ivorian Recipes
South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa 
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail
The Best of African Cooking -  Manjase Banda, Robin Campbell (Editor)
This book has a collection of African recipes ranging from North, West, East, and Southern Africa. Only the best recipes were selected from the various African countries. The book has recipes from countries such as Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and many others. The book has over 120 recipes with colour illustrations all using a variety of different ingredients from Africa.
Paperback 128 pages (January 29, 2004); Publisher: Esanjam; Language: English; ISBN: 0954682106
 African Recipes

History of the Ivory Coast

Independence: 7 August 1960 (from France)

In the 19th century, Côte d'Ivoire was seized by Louis Gustave Binger, (1856-1936) as a colony for France. It became independent in 1960 and was ruled by Félix Houphouët-Boigny until 1993.

 Cote d'Ivoire's History  -  Wikipedia

Ivory Coast - William Mark Habeeb, Robert I. Rotberg (Editor)
This series examines the historical and current situation of a number of African countries, giving background information and analysis on each country's geography and ecology; history; system of government; economy; people and cultures; cities and communications Concise introductions to African countries covering the land, history, economy, people, cities, festivals, food, flags, and much more. Accessible and informative first-stop resources
Hardcover 80 pages (April 2005); Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 159084808X

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Music of Ivory Coast
... Côte d'Ivoire's de facto capital, Abidjan, is perhaps the most influential city in recorded African music, with performers coming from across the continent to record their singles and albums...
... Each of the more than sixty ethnic groups of Côte d'Ivoire have their own folk music traditions, most showing strong vocal polyphony (a common characteristic of African music)...

Web Portal / IvoriY Coast Search Engine / Directory

 Abidjan.net  -  Ivory Coast
 Abidjan.us
 Abidjan Online
 Ivoirealites.net - e-journal de la Cote d'Ivoir
 Ivorian.net
 Le Virtuel

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