Cote D'Ivoire

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Food in Ivory Coast

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.

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Overview of Cote d'Ivoire

Officially name: Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Capital: Yamoussoukro

Largest city: Abidjan

Official language: French

Government: Semi-presidential republic

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Health in Ivory Coast

The public medical services of Ivory Coast are more important than the small number of private physicians and clinics. As of 2004, there were an estimated 9 physicians, 31 nurses, and 15 midwives per 100,000 people. About 77 percent of the population had access to safe water in 2000. Total health care expenditures were estimated at 3.7 percent of GDP.