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Monday, February 28, 2011

Ivory Coast - Cote d'Ivoire

Another African country that has been constantly plagued by civil wars and instability. Ivory Coast had one of the bloodiest civil wars in recent memory. Peace was declared in 2003 and elections were held, this was a short period of stability and no war. Sadly the 2010 elections have caused much disruption and the country is on the verge of another civil war and more bloodshed.

Continent: Africa
Population: 20,600,000
HDI Rank: 163th
Neighbors: West - Guinea and Liberia, North - Mali and Burkina Faso, East - Ghana


Abdijan - Capital city of Ivory Coast


Ivory Coast - Coast


Notre Dame de-la Paix - Large Cathedral in Ivory Coast, based on St. Peter's Basilica
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30 comments:

  1. BruceFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

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  2. BruceFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Never really been keen on africa

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  3. ScottDFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I thought that was Ireland lol

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  4. GFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    it does look like the Irish flag lol

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  5. JonnyFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I remember them from the Portugal, Brazil and North Korean division in the last world cup. I didn't realize the struggles this country faces.

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  6. Aaron M. GipsonFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a single country in Africa that isn't struggling in some way...

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  7. RaymondFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    ahah looks good. followed. follow back please http://pokemonpokedexfacts.blogspot.com/ =]

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  8. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Notre Dame de-la Paix looks awesome

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  9. Patti D.March 1, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    nice pictures, from the sky it looks very peaceful, lol.

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  10. Jessica ThompsonMarch 1, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    WOw beautiful pics
    alphabetalife.blogspot.com

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  11. Franco - TRGMarch 1, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I do hope that the wars inside that country be over soon.

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  12. MaxMarch 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    nice pics!!



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  13. LiveTheBossMarch 2, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    That's a gorgeous church. It's a shame that the country has seen so much strife.

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  14. TrelinMarch 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Looks like a nice city from far away.

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  15. donga5000March 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Looks like a normal place, I wouldn't expect so much instability...

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  16. llllollllllMarch 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    They have it rough there.

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  17. -inastateofblueMarch 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Yeah the shots from the air are always nice. Good blog, keep updating, will be following (:

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  18. MattMarch 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That flag sure looks a lot like Ireland's!

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  19. GarthMarch 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    before i saw ivory coast, i thought this post was about Ireland, lol

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  20. WizWayneMarch 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    terrible!

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  21. Justsayin'March 3, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Good blog. Supporting.

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  22. tyler_croweMarch 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I don't recall it being reported for some reason... well I was only 14 when it happened the first time

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  23. JayMarch 4, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Great blog, very informative. I'll be checking in everyday. :)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    The beach looks very quiet

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  25. husarMarch 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    nice, good blog

    + follower:)

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  26. kelly slaterMarch 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    good post, following and supporting

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  27. Jesse BrooksMarch 5, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    It's sad seeing some countries in such turmoil.

    I really like your blog, following.

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  28. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks again for another informative post!

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  29. RabidmooseMarch 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    It's pretty sad that so many of those countries have so many issues with instability.

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  30. Reflections;March 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Like many have said already, the pictures are amazing! I would never think of instability. Love your Blogs! will be coming back !

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