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Quiz: Côte d'Ivoire

  1. What was the capital?

    • Yamoussoukro; government sits in Abidjan
    • Wellington
    • Bern
    • Jerusalem; most countries keep embassies in Tel Aviv
    Answer

    Yamoussoukro; government sits in Abidjan — Capital: Yamoussoukro; government sits in Abidjan.

  2. When was Côte d'Ivoire founded?

    • 7 August 1960, independence from France
    • 17 February 2008, independence declared from Serbia
    • 20 March 1956, independence from France
    • 9 October 1962, independence from Britain
    Answer

    7 August 1960, independence from France — Founded: 7 August 1960, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Côte d'Ivoire have?

    • Presidential republic
    • States of Deliberation legislature for the Bailiwick; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Chief Executive and Legislative Council under the Basic Law; Beijing controls defence and foreign affairs
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Côte d'Ivoire, the Ivory Coast, is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Côte d'Ivoire, the Ivory Coast, is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea.