This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.CHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Area * Geographic Divisions * The Coastal Lagoon Region * The Forest Belt * The Savanna * Topographic Features * Climate * Major Rivers * The Cavally River * The Sassandra River * The Bandama River * The Comoe River * Major Cities * Yamoussoukro * Abidjan * Bouake * Korhogo * Man * Environmental Issues * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Early History * The French Colonial Period * Independence * Political Liberalization * The Beginnings of Ethnic Fracture * A Country Divided * Recent Events * The 2010 Elections and the Aftermath * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Natural Resources * Services * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Standard of Living * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Languages and Ethnic Groups * Akan * Kru * The Voltaics * The Mande * Religion * Islam * Christianity * Indigenous Religions * Gender Issues * Female Genital Mutilation * Violence Against Women * Sexual Discrimination * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * The Arts * Storytelling and Folklore * Music and Dance * Masks * Sports * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * The Prospects for National Reconciliation * U.S.-Ivoirian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Burkina Faso * Liberia * Ghana * Guinea * Mali * Military * Issues Affecting Stability * Displaced Persons * Corruption * Poverty * Terrorist Groups * Oil * Outlook * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Area and Borders * Climate * Topography * Rivers * Cavally * Sassandra * Bandama * Comoe * Major Cities * Yamoussoukro * Abidjan * Bouake * Korhogo * Man * History * Ancient History * The Colonial Era * Independence * Internal Conflict * Recent Events * Media * Economy * Historic * Contemporary * Ethnic Groups * Mande Cultures * Voltaic Cultures * West Atlantic Cultures * East Atlantic Cultures * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Diverse Faiths * Indigenous Religions * Catholicism * Harrism * Islam * Gender and Religion * Religious Violence * Religion in Public Life * Places of Worship * Basilica of Our Lady of Peace * St. Paul's Cathedral * The Grand Mosque * Religious Holidays * Ramadan * Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny) * Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) * Eid al-Adha (Tabaski) * Easter Monday * Ascension Day * Whit Monday * All Saints' Day * Christmas * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Greetings and Hospitality * Hospitality and Gifts * Eating and Types of Food * Dress Code and Clothing * Non-Religious Holidays and Social Events * Public Holidays * The Bouake Carnival * The Festival of Masks * Fete du Dipri * New Yam Festival * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE