Côte d'Ivoire has the highest level of biodiversity in West Africa, with over 1,200 animal species (232 mammals, 702 birds, 125 reptiles, 38 amphibians, 111 fish) and
4,700 plant species
.
What plants are in Ivory Coast?
- Aerangis biloba.
- Afzelia africana.
- Ampelocissus africana.
- Angraecum pyriforme.
- Annickia polycarpa.
- Anubias barteri var. angustifolia.
- Anubias barteri var. glabra.
- Aphanocalyx microphyllus subsp. compactus.
What is the largest animal found in the Ivory Coast?
The national animal of the Ivory Coast is
the elephant
. The country's coat of arms features an elephant's head, and the country itself is named for the ivory that was taken, and still is taken, from the elephant.
What is the national flower of Ivory Coast?
National flower of Ivory Coast –
Baobab Flower
| Symbol Hunt.
What is the vegetation of Cote d Ivoire?
The country has three main types of vegetation. The southern part of the country consists of
closed, humid forests
(humid evergreen and semideciduous forests), and then, toward the north, there is a transition zone (forest-savannah mosaic).
Are there lions in Ivory Coast?
A total of 17 carnivore species have been observed here, but cheetahs, African wild dogs and
lions no longer seem to be present
. There are also 21 species of artiodactyl present including hippopotamus, bushpig, bongo, warthog, buffalo, kob, red-flanked duiker, bushbuck, waterbuck, roan antelope and oribi.
Does Ivory Coast still have elephants?
Elephants face extinction in Ivory Coast
where they are a national emblem, with numbers decreasing by half in the past 30 years, the country's water and foresty ministry said Wednesday.
What is Ivory Coast national animal?
The coat of arms of Ivory Coast in its current form was adopted in 1964. The focal point of the emblem is the head of
an elephant
. The elephant is symbolically important to the nation, since it is the largest animal found in Ivory Coast as well as being the source of ivory for which the nation is named.
What religion is Ivory Coast?
| Republic of Côte d'Ivoire République de Côte d'Ivoire (French) | Religion (2020) 44.0% Christianity 37.2% Islam 10.5% Traditional faiths 8.1% No religion 0.2% Others | Demonym(s) Ivorian | Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic | • President Alassane Ouattara |
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What is the culture of Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has a rich cultural heritage with
more than sixty ethnic groups
, the Baoulé, the Bété, Gouro or the Dioula can be cited as exemples of ethnic groups found in the country. They can be divided into four main groups: Akan, Gour, Krou and Mandé.
How do you pronounce d Ivoire?
The correct pronunciation of Côte d'Ivoire is
Koht dee-vwahr
.
What is the climate of Ivory Coast?
The climate of Ivory Coast is generally
warm and humid
, ranging from equatorial in the southern coasts to tropical in the middle and semiarid in the far north. There are three seasons: warm and dry (November to March), hot and dry (March to May), and hot and wet (June to October).
Are Lions in West Africa?
West African lions are a
critically endangered subpopulation
, with an estimated 400 remaining and strong evidence of ongoing declines. About 90% of these lions live in West Africa's largest protected area complex, the W-Arly-Pendjari.
How many West African lions are left?
Summary: West African lions are a critically endangered subpopulation, with an estimated
400 remaining
and strong evidence of ongoing declines. West African lions are a critically endangered subpopulation, with an estimated 400 remaining and strong evidence of ongoing declines.
