Cote D'Ivoire

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

The diverse culture of Ivory Coast, a coastal West African country bordered by Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Côte d’Ivoire — Festivals and Events

Festivals in the Ivory Coast are often a celebration of cultural traditions. With a good number of the population adhering to the Muslim faith, religious events related to Islamic beliefs are widely observed. Ivoirians also celebrate different kinds of historic holidays, many of which are characterized by festive parades and colorful performances.

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Currency in Ivory Coast

Currency in Ivory Coast: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States.