Eaplworld Ivory Coast

How does metworld operate in Ivory Coast?

Metworld operates in Ivory Coast media spectrum through its subsidiary, CDML. The company publishes PepeSoupe, a French language newspaper covering the length and breadth of the country. Metworld operates in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector through its associate company Magbro.

Does Ivory Coast have nuclear weapons?

In 2017, Ivory Coast signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Since 2011, Ivory Coast has been administratively organised into 12 districts plus two district-level autonomous cities.

Is Ivory Coast a good place to live?

It had a 2018 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 3.64/10, ranking it 143rd globally out of 172 countries. Ivory Coast has, for the region, a relatively high income per capita (US$1,662 in 2017) and plays a key role in transit trade for neighbouring landlocked countries.

How many members are there in the Parliament of Ivory Coast?

The Parliament of Ivory Coast, consists of the indirectly elected Senate and the National Assembly which has 255 members, elected for five-year terms. Since 1983, Ivory Coast's capital has been Yamoussoukro, while Abidjan was the administrative center. Most countries maintain their embassies in Abidjan.

When did Ivory Coast become a country?

Before its colonization, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 and was consolidated as a French colony in 1893 amid the Scramble for Africa. It achieved independence in 1960, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who ruled the country until 1993.

How many languages are spoken in Ivory Coast?

In total, there are around 78 different languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity, and traditional faiths often entailing animism. Before its colonization, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé.