Officially name: Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Capital: Yamoussoukro
Largest city: Abidjan
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Currency in Ivory Coast: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States.
The food in Cote d’Ivoire reflects the cultural diversity of its population and especially its expatriate population. Italian, Vietnamese and Chinese food is becoming increasingly popular, while Senegalese and Moroccan cuisines are specialties.