Unless you’re a real Africa-phile (or a lover or cartography), Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) probably isn’t the first country the comes to mind when you think of west Africa. It’s somewhat overshadowed by larger neighbors such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. But despite being lesser-known, Ivory Coast is well worth learning about. It has a long and storied history and unique cultural customs, like many of the other countries in the region. So whether you call it Ivory Coast or Côte d’Ivoire, here are 10 things you didn’t know about this fascinating country.

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