Cote D’Ivoire

By: Demi Saliu

Period: 3

Geography Facts Cote D’Ivoire is in West

Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It is part of sub-saharan

Africa Did you know that Cote

D’Ivoire is a little bigger than New Mexico?

It’s neighbors are Liberia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and the famous Ghana.

Other Facts

Cote D’Iviore’s vegetation is mostly woodland savannah.

It’s population is about 21,952,093 people

It’s capital is Yamoussoukro It’s currency is West Africa FrancThe president’s name is Alassane

Ouattara

Languages spoken

Cote D’Ivoire has more than 78 languages. The main languages they speak are French, Baoule, Akan and Attie.

History

Cote D’Ivoire was a colonized country. It got colonized by France. The country got it’s independence from the French in 1960.

history

Culture Cote D’Ivoire is multicultural and diverse.

Some of their cultural activities include stilt and traditional dancing and making Senufo art. Some traditions Cote D’Ivoire has including having festivals, traditional music, art, wood carving and making Senufo art. Music is a big part of Cote D’Ivoire.

Sample Music- Serges Kassy

Serges kassy - Cabri Mort - YouTube.AAC

Tribes

There are about 60 ethnic tribes in Cote D’Ivoire. Examples of the dominant tribes are the Akan, Baoule, and the Gur tribe.

Problem The major problem in Cote D’Ivoire right now is the government. There has been political instability and a raging civil war for the past couple of years. Explanation- The political instability and civil war was caused by warring tribes and politicians. The last election result was challenged by the ex-President leading to fighting and political instability.

Reason

The reason the government is not as successful is that it has been distracted by the political situation

This instability has affected various things and led to various conditions including- inadequate healthcare, increased violence and poverty and a struggling economy

Solutions and final solutions

Solutions involve requesting help from countries in the region (West Africa) and beyond (Africa and World) and also international agencies

Invite the United Nations to assist with funds to restore and improve the country

Request help from Ask other West African countries if they can help my government. They can help by providing funds to assist the economy, improve healthcare and security. ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)

Invite the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to help discuss and make peace with warring politicians

Invite the WHO (World Health Organization) to help with improving healthcare.

Ask for aid from developed countries such as United States of America.

Pros and Cons of Solutions

Pros• Peace and Unity (No

more war)• There will be a better

economy • There will be proper

health care• Less violence

Cons• Control by other

countries• Cost

Final Plan

My plan is to:Stop the violenceMake more laws that will help the societyTrain my doctors and improve health careImprove the economyDevelop good roads and improve

education Bring about peace