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Fun fact 5 about Ivory Coast

Prehistoric polished stone celt from Boundiali in northern Ivory Coast, photo taken at the IFAN Museum of African Arts in Dakar, Senegal
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During World War I, France organized regiments from Ivory Coast to fight in France.

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Ivory Coast

Population
32.7M
Area
322,463 km²
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Continent
Africa
50th most populous country in the world

Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital, Yamoussoukro, is located in the centre of the country, while Abidjan is its largest city and economic centre.

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