Ivorian Flag

Cote d'Ivoire's Information

Land Area	318,003 km²
Water Area	4,460 km²
Total Area	322,463km² (#68)
Population	23,740,424 (#54)
Population Density	74.65/km²
Government Type	Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$87.12 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$3,600
Currency	Franc (XOF)
Largest Cities	Abidjan (3,677,115) Abobo (900,000) Bouake (567,481) Daloa (215,652) San-Pedro (196,751) Yamoussoukro (194,530) Korhogo (167,359) Man (139,341) Divo (127,867) Gagnoa (123,184) View all cities in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) flag was officially adopted on December 3, 1959. Its design is modeled after the French Tricolore.

The orange shade represents the savanna grasslands, green represents the coastal forests, while white is symbolic of the country's rivers.

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Cote d Ivoire Coat of Arms:
Flag of Cote d Ivoire

The coat of arms of Cote d'Ivoire features a shield with the head of an elephant that is supported by two palm trees. The elephant is an important symbol for the nation, as it was the source of ivory for which the country is named. The rising sun above the shield symbolizes a new beginning.

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