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1) The official language is French, but it is not the native language
2) Alien plant species such as Eicchornia crassipes (commonly known as water hyacinth) and C. Odorata are present in Ivorian flora
*Image: Water Hyacinth

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Image of Abidjan, the country's largest city and economic capital

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The Ivory Coast was one of multiple African countries colonized by France. The original name of the country (La Côte d'Ivoire) hints at this fact

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The Ivory Coast became an independent country in June 1960. Independence day in the Ivory Coast is celebrated every year on August 7th.

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Agreements in 1892 and 1893 determined eastern and western boundaries, but the northern boundary was not fixed until the French came down in 1947.

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It looks a lot like the Irish flag, but don't be fooled by their similar appearances! The colored bars on the left and right are flipped for each flag.

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The Ivory Coast colonized country padlet

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The Ivory Coast colonized country padlet

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assignment for school