Birdlife is plentiful throughout the country, but particularly so near the coast. Gained independence from France in 1960. In 1999, the army took power and installed a National Council for Public Salvation. The official language is French. Round 2-pin plugs are standard.
Public access is available at cybercaf s in Abidjan.
Airmail to Europe takes up to two weeks. All newspapers are in French. From time to time these change.