The National Football Team Is Nicknamed the Elephants
They won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992, 2015 and 2023.
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Côte d'Ivoire Asks Other Countries to Use Its French Name
In 1986 the government requested that the name not be translated, so Côte d'Ivoire is used in every language.
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Taï National Park Protects West Africa's Largest Primary Rainforest
The UNESCO-listed park is home to pygmy hippos and chimpanzees.
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Côte d'Ivoire Became Independent From France in 1960
Félix Houphouët-Boigny became its first president after independence on August 7, 1960.
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Abidjan Is Côte d'Ivoire's Largest City and Economic Hub
Despite Yamoussoukro being the official capital, Abidjan is where most business and government activity happens.