A French speaking country in West Africa, on the coast.
Population around 18 million. Capital city: Yamoussoukro Economic capital: Abidjan
Became a French colony in 1893, and became an independent colony Aug. 7, 1960.
Currency is the West African CFA franc (not exchangable here in the U.S. at the airport!), and is about 500 francs = 1 US dollar.
President: Laurent Gbagbo
There was a civil war in 2002 due to sociopolitical tensions (at which time most missionaries were evacuated), but the crisis ended around March 2007 when a political agreement was signed. It has been pretty stable politically since then, but there are still some security issues.
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So, what can I buy with 500 francs?
ReplyDeleteGood question, I will let you know..!
ReplyDeleteTold ya I would let you know...500 francs, let's see...5 bags of peanuts, or maybe a cheap pair of flip flops, you can get a round trip taxi ride to the market for 400 francs, which I think is the best of all of those.
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