Africa/Western Africa
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro
31.7 Mio
322 463 km²
West African CFA franc
Coastal
French
Historical Events
1843 - French Protectorate Established
Ivory Coast became a protectorate of France, marking the beginning of foreign dominance.
1893 - Consolidation as French Colony
Ivory Coast was officially consolidated as a French colony amid the Scramble for Africa.
1960 - Independence Achieved
Ivory Coast gained independence from France, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
1999 - Coup d'État
A coup d'état occurred, marking the beginning of political instability in Ivory Coast.
2002 - First Civil War
The first civil war broke out, lasting until 2007 and exacerbating internal conflicts.
2010 - Second Civil War
The second civil war erupted, continuing until 2011, following disputed elections.
2016 - New Constitution Adopted
Ivory Coast adopted a new constitution to strengthen its governance structure.