Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Capital: Yamoussoukro (official), Abidjan (economic)

Population: 27.00M

Language: French, Dioula, Baoulé

National Food: Attiéké (cassava couscous), Kedjenou (spicy stew)

Climate: Tropical; warm and humid

Malaria Risk: High

Currency: West African CFA franc

Interesting Fact: The world’s largest exporter of cocoa beans