1. Cote D’Ivoire
By: Demi Saliu
Period: 3

2. 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.

3. 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 Franc
 The president’s name is Alassane
Ouattara

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Pros and Cons of Solutions
Pros Cons
• Peace and Unity (No • Control by other
more war) countries
• There will be a better • Cost
economy
• There will be proper
health care
• Less violence

12. Final Plan
My plan is to:
 Stop the violence
 Make more laws that will help the society
 Train my doctors and improve health care
 Improve the economy
 Develop good roads and improve
education
 Bring about peace