Latitude and Longitude of Cote D'Ivoire

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Latitude of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is:8 and Longitude of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is: -5

Few places in the world have as much a historical significance as Cote D'Ivoire. Ruled by French for decades, Cote D'Ivoire achieved independence in 1960 and since then has made its own identity. Spanned over an area of 322,460 square kilometers, Cote D'Ivoire is home to a population of 20,617,068 people and is located at the latitude of 8° North and 5° West. It shares its border with Ghana to the east, Liberia and Guinea to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and Gulf of Guinea lies to the south of it.

Sandy beaches border the lagoons that run along the coast. Forests, which are home to the vegetation, stretch all the way from the northern altitudes to the coast. The chief rivers of Cote D'Ivoire are Cavally, Bandama and Sassandra.

Agriculture is the mainstay when it comes to economy; most of the population is employed in the agricultural sector. Coffee, Palm Oil, and Cocoa beans are exported in large quantities from Cote D'Ivoire. Whilst it is known as a developing nation, the economic infrastructure of this country is very organized.

The ethnic culture of Cote D'Ivoire is ethnically diverse. Home to various ethnic groups, Cote D'Ivoire hosts different kinds of festival throughout the year.

A country with so much to offer, Cote D'Ivoire has exciting prospects for an explorer.

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