C te d'Ivoire is self-sufficient in basic foodstuffs, which remains a priority. Industry, including mining, construction and power. There are untapped deposits of iron ore and copper. Traces of nickel, phosphates, bauxite and cobalt have been found. Crude oil is refined in Abidjan.
Manufacturing is dominated by agro-industrial activities.
Such as the processing of cocoa, coffee, cotton, palm kernels, pineapples and fish. The tobacco industry is also important. Telecommunications Direct dialling is available from South Africa on dial code 09225 followed by the subscriber's number. Telex facilities are available. The metric system is utilised.