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The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (also called The Ivory Coast) is a republic in western Africa. Close ties to France since independence in 1960, diversification of agriculture for export, and encouragement of foreign investment have made Cote d'Ivoire the most prosperous of the tropical African states. About 20% of the population are workers from neighboring countries. On 25 December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government. The new regime has promised to return the country to democratic rule in 2000.
The capital is Yamoussoukro; although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative center; most countries maintains their Embassies in Abidjan.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the U.S. Department of State website. Not Wikified.